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5 Reasons You May Owe Money Out-Of-Pocket at the Dentist

October 22, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Person opening their wallet and taking out cash.

Visiting the dentist is an essential part of maintaining oral health, but sometimes unexpected expenses can arise even after your dental appointment. Understanding why these out-of-pocket costs occur can help you better prepare for future visits and manage your budget more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Virginia

Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Oral Health

August 27, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Learn about how the mouth responds to Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease.

We don’t often think of our mouth as part of our digestive tract —but it is! How well we digest our food impacts our smiles, too. That’s why diseases in the digestive tract and other stomach problems can worsen your oral health. Some symptoms that occur in the mouth point to an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health

Babies with Bad Breath?!

August 20, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

A baby’s diet and oral care are completely out of their control, so managing and alleviating infant bad breath obviously falls on the parents. See why bad breath in babies is more worrisome than it is for us.

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be one of those things that people don’t know they have unless someone else tells them. It can be caused by a number of factors and is often embarrassing or frustrating. But bad breath in babies, while still caused by many of the same … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Benefits, Dental Health

The Silent Health Assassin | Periodontal, Gum Disease Attacks the Whole Body

August 13, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Without regular checkups at a dentist, you may not even know you have periodontal disease, but it could be impacting your overall health nonetheless.

Did you know that the health of your mouth is connected to overall health? Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is one example of an oral health problem that can affect the whole body. Think of it as a silent health assassin —it is often considered a painless condition until it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Dental Health

2019 Smile Report

August 8, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Every smile tells a story. Eight-year old Sheila’s smile says she is thriving and no longer suffering in pain. Alice’s smile says she has finally gained the confidence she needs to live her life to the fullest. Matt’s smile says he has overcome addiction and regained his health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Outreach, Company News, Uncategorized Tagged With: community, foundation, outreach

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