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Ease Dental Anxiety With Kids

March 20, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Dental assistant and patient looking in the mirror and smiling in the dental office.

*Updated February 2025 Regular dental check-ups are a vital part of keeping your child’s smile healthy and preventing issues like cavities and gum disease. However, for many kids, the thought of visiting the dentist can spark feelings of fear or dental anxiety. As a parent, … [Read more...]

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

Top 5 Ways to Take Care of Your Children’s Teeth

January 31, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Father and daughter brushing their teeth in the bathroom.

*Updated February 2025 If you've spent time around children, you're probably familiar with the challenge of getting them to brush their teeth. However, prioritizing your child's oral health is essential for their overall well-being. Believe it or not, there are steps … [Read more...]

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

History of the Tooth Fairy

January 31, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Where did the mystical Tooth Fairy begin? How has she come to be an important figure for so many children all over the world? Keep reading to find out the history of the Tooth Fairy.

Each year millions of kids all around the world anxiously wait for the arrival of the Tooth Fairy after losing a baby tooth. For some families, the Tooth Fairy brings money to celebrate the occasion. Other times, the fairy may bring new oral health products such as toothbrushes, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Just for Fun

When Your Kids Say: “I’m Scared of the Dentist”

January 31, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Dental fears can eventually lead to poor oral health. Here are ways to help if your child says, “I’m scared of the dentist!”

As a parent, you know that visits to the dentist play a critical role in maintaining your child’s oral and overall health. But for a child sitting in an unfamiliar office with a stranger standing over them, that might be hard for them to understand. There are ways to help your … [Read more...]

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

Cavity or stain? Find out how you can tell

October 19, 2022 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Do you have a new spot on your tooth that is making you nervous? Find out how to tell if it is a cavity vs. a stain and how to treat both.

A brown spot on your tooth can be unsettling. Sometimes these spots are simply stains from eating and drinking certain foods. Other times, a brown spot may indicate something more serious, like a cavity, that needs treatment. But how can you tell if it is a cavity vs. a … [Read more...]

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

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