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Why our smile is our superpower

September 13, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Get ready to celebrate your #SmilePower by brushing up on our top three superpowers you have with great oral health!

With comic books and movie adaptions making up a large part of modern entertainment, it’s easy to wonder about having superpowers. While many wish for super strength or the ability to fly, what many folks don’t realize is that they already have a superpower right under their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Virginia

Biting your fingernails can harm your mouth

August 16, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

How a nail biting habit can have an effect on your oral health. Plus, avoid injuries to teeth, gums and more with these tips to stop biting your nails.

People who bite their nails often try to quit because it’s hurting the appearance of their nails. But nail biting can also spread harmful bacteria, viruses and more from your fingers to your mouth. This can increase your risk of colds and other infections. The risk is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health, Virginia

Father’s Day DIY Art Craft Project

May 19, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Are you and your kids like many of us who are struggling to find a meaningful gift for Dad this Father’s Day? We’ve got a fun DIY gift idea the kids will love.

Are you and your kids like many of us who are struggling to find a meaningful gift for Dad this Father’s Day? If he’s working from home instead of the office, like many have the past year, perhaps a tie isn’t what he needs. Every dad loves a personal gift that he can use to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Holiday, Just for Fun

The Best Ways to Discourage Kids from Using Tobacco

April 15, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

A tough conversation doesn’t have to be impossible — here are some tips for how you can help convince your kids to stay away from tobacco:

Hundreds of cases of lung disease and at least nine deaths have recently been linked to vaping.1 This is especially concerning in light of the explosive growth in e-cigarette usage by high schoolers (up 78% in 2018).2 There are long-term concerns regarding tobacco use among … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health

Guest Blog: Teaching children’s oral health at home

February 22, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Dad teaching daughter to brush

February is Children’s Oral Health Month, making it a great time to talk about children’s dental health. When teaching your children healthy dental habits at home, it's important to remember that oral health doesn’t just affect your mouth, but your entire body. How oral … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Virginia

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