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The Slippery History of Toothpaste

March 14, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

If you sometimes get bored with the minty fresh taste of your toothpaste, think again. Looking at the history of toothpaste, you’ll find it wasn’t always a matter of good taste and fresh breath. In 3000 BC, ancient Egyptians developed a dental cream made of oxen hooves, myrrh, … [Read more...]

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Calcium Does a Body Good

March 12, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Building strong bones and teeth is important for our health. Despite what you may think, teeth are actually not bones. Bones, unlike teeth, are wrapped in a layer of cells called the periosteum that allows them to grow and mend themselves over time. Since teeth do not have a … [Read more...]

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What to Expect at Your First Appointment at a New Dentist

March 7, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

You have an appointment with a new dentist. You feel anticipation and a little anxiety – something like a first date. As in any new relationship, you’ll ask questions of each other. So what should you expect? First, a dentist will need to know your medical and dental … [Read more...]

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Eat Right! How Your Diet Impacts Your Oral Health

March 5, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Eating healthy foods doesn’t just help your waistline. It’s also good for your teeth. Did you know that most foods we eat contain some form of sugar? We can’t avoid it. Milk contains sugar, but we want our children to drink it because calcium builds strong bones and teeth. … [Read more...]

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What is A Tooth Worth?

February 28, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

How much are kids getting for lost baby teeth these days? The average gift from the Tooth Fairy was $2.42 last year, up 32 cents from $2.10 in 2011, according to The Original Tooth Fairy Poll® sponsored by Delta Dental.1 The most common amount left under the pillow was … [Read more...]

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