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11 Ways to Make Mom Smile on Mother’s Day

May 8, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Mother’s Day is May 11. What are you planning to make mom’s day special? Here are some ideas to put a big smile on her face! 1. Breakfast in bed: How about letting mom sleep in for once? You could also bring her breakfast in bed – just don’t spill crumbs on her … [Read more...]

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Saliva: It’s More Than Just Spit

May 6, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

You probably don’t think too much about it or you may even think it’s gross, but saliva is important to your oral health. It also can give doctors clues about what’s going on in your body. Saliva is mostly water, but it also contains electrolytes, bacteria, viruses, fungi, … [Read more...]

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Alcohol in Mouthwash – What You Need to Know

May 1, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Are you afraid of bad breath? Mouthwashes can help. But beware of mouthwashes that contain alcohol – especially for children. Mouthwashes are used for a number of reasons: To freshen breath and combat halitosis (bad breath) To help prevent or control tooth decay and … [Read more...]

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Why Dental Decisions Are So Important

April 29, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Avoiding the dentist can lead to missed early detection of health events originating in the mouth. Taking steps to keep your mouth healthy goes a long way

Healthcare decisions and dental decisions are not glamorous, but they are important. We continue to see more and more evidence supporting the impact our oral health—or lack thereof—has on our overall health. This means that avoiding the dentist shouldn’t be an option for us … [Read more...]

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Attention Night Grinders: Here are 5 Ways to Reduce Stress

April 24, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

It’s 3 a.m. You are sleeping peacefully dreaming of a beautiful grassy meadow filled with beautiful flowers. Why after such peaceful dreaming do you feel so tired in the morning? You also notice your jaw feels awfully sore and you have a hard time opening your mouth to eat … [Read more...]

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