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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

What’s Staining Our Tooth Enamel? | The Tooth Enamel Egg-speriment [VIDEO]

August 6, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Watch how we use eggshells to demonstrate which beverages have the most tooth enamel-staining power.

Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, but that doesn’t make it invincible. And did you know eggshells have a similar chemical composition to our tooth enamel? This makes them react with other chemicals in a similar manner as our teeth would react to them. Acid breaks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Just for Fun

Dental Health Literacy Pamphlet for Employees | Basic Dental Coverage Terms (B2B)

July 23, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

It is a common assumption that employees understand their insurance policies; however, recent surveys have shown evidence to the contrary. 36 percent of Millennial respondents were able to define these terms correctly, whereas 47 percent of Baby Boomer respondents answered … [Read more...]

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3 Ways You’re Brushing Wrong

March 26, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

bad brushing habits

Brushing your teeth twice a day is always recommended for keeping a healthy smile. But, bad brushing habits can leave plaque behind, cause receding gum lines and damage tooth enamel. That means your daily brushing routine could be going to waste! Here are the top three mistakes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health

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