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Why Your Teeth Feel Loose with Braces

November 21, 2017 By Delta Dental of Virginia

My teeth feel loose with braces

“My teeth feel loose with braces.” Whether you’re a braces wearer of the past or present, you may have had that feeling. However far-fetched it seems, loose or moving teeth are absolutely normal for those in braces, and often the entire point of having them in the first place. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health

Pregnancy and Teeth: 3 Dental Health Tips You Weren’t Expecting

November 14, 2017 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Pregnancy and Teeth

Back pain, morning sickness, fatigue, hunger — it’s hard to know exactly what to expect when you’re expecting. Your teeth may seem secondary to other symptoms, but they matter more than you realize. Here are 3 common pregnancy and teeth FAQ's answered: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health

Teeth Trauma Needs Timely Attention

July 11, 2017 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Is a broken tooth an emergency?

Search, “Is a broken tooth an emergency?” on Google and you’ll get over a million results. Google is great, but this search engine superstar is not a dentist. 25% of all children experience dental trauma. And 33% of adults will experience accidental damage to their permanent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health

Toddler Biting: What’s to Blame?

January 24, 2017 By Delta Dental of Virginia

After accomplishing her first steps and utterances of “Momma,” your baby has officially entered toddler territory. But accompanying those heart-melting milestones, are some upsetting behaviors.

After accomplishing her first steps and utterances of “Momma,” your baby has officially entered toddler territory. But accompanying those heart-melting milestones, are some upsetting behaviors. And biting is one of those realities. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health Tagged With: biting in childcare, child development, daycare, new parents, parenting tips, preventing biting, reasons toddlers bite, teething, tips for biting, toddler biting

When Sealants Start to Chip

November 22, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Sealants can last up to 10 years, but they may chip along the way. Don’t fret if this happens, it’s perfectly normal. Here’s what you need to know about sealants.

Similar to a topcoat protects a manicure, dental sealants shield a child’s smile. Dentists recommend applying sealant as soon as a child’s permanent (adult) posterior molar teeth come in. The sealant covers them in a thin plastic layer to protect them from plaque. When we do our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health Tagged With: chipping sealants, DDVA, Delta Dental of Virginia, sealants

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