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History of the Tooth Fairy

January 31, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Photo of the tooth fairy smiling and flying.

*Updated August 2025 Each year, millions of kids all around the world anxiously wait for the arrival of the Tooth Fairy after a baby tooth falls out. For some families, the Tooth Fairy brings coins or money to celebrate the occasion. Other times, she brings new oral health … [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

How to choose the right dental insurance for your family

August 24, 2022 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Dental insurance is not one-size-fits-all. Find the best ways to choose the right dental insurance for your family.

Dental insurance is not one-size-fits-all. How do you choose the right dental insurance for your family? Below we list all things to consider when choosing family dental insurance. What is dental insurance? Dental insurance works similarly to health insurance, with the main … [Read more...]

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

Pediatric Dentist vs. General Dentist: The Right Choice(s) for Your Family

August 24, 2022 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Deciding whether to see a pediatric dentist vs. a general dentist can be difficult for families. This article will help you make the right choice for your family.

It goes without saying that you and your kids are at different points in your life, but does that mean you need different dentists? If you are unsure whether you need both a pediatric dentist and a general dentist, this article may help! Pediatric Dentists vs. General … [Read more...]

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

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