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3 Smart Swaps for #TacoTuesday

April 26, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

We can’t wait to “taco” ‘bout these healthy recipes:

74% of Americans cite Mexican as their favorite cuisine, but this Americanized favorite doesn’t have to be sinful. It’s important to pick healthy alternatives to your favorite Mexican dishes, as the food we eat affects the health of both our bodies and our teeth. Your body is a … [Read more...]

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Caught in the Middle: Insurance Tips for the Sandwich Generation

April 21, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Caring for your children and aging parents isn’t easy. These tips can help:

It seems strange to place middle-aged adults in the same category as BLTs and PB&Js. But instead of 2 slices of bread, adults are finding themselves financially “sandwiched” between 2 generations: their children and aging parents. … [Read more...]

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Gums Turn Blue. What to Do?

April 20, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

What to do if you notice a black or blue bump on your child’s gums:

Black and blue bumps aren’t just for skinned knees. If your tot is teething, you may notice a bruise-colored bump on your child’s gums. Parental instincts may tell you to think the worst, but that black-and-blue bump is likely nothing to worry about. The discoloration is probably … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health Tagged With: baby teeth, children's oral health, dental treatments, dental visits, gum health, healthy teeth and bones, preventative care, teething

Could You Have One of These 3 Dental Allergies?

April 19, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

If you have one of these allergies, you need to talk to your dentist.

When we think of allergies, we think of sneezing at blooming purple milkweeds, or not being able to eat a handful of Virginia peanuts. … [Read more...]

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The Definitive List of Why We Dig Gardening

April 14, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

4 healthy habits from the garden:

Your smile, body and psyche give gardening 2 (very enthusiastic) green thumbs up. Here are all of the blooming benefits that growing can give Y-O-U: Gardening is…. … [Read more...]

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