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Do Kids Need Vision Insurance?

May 31, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Deciding whether to add your children to your vision insurance plan is a decision many parents find difficult to make. Find out why vision insurance is important for all members of the family, including children.

Parenting is full of decisions. Some are easy while others need more research and time. Deciding whether to add your children to your vision insurance plan is a choice many parents find difficult to make. Do kids really need vision insurance? Or is health insurance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Virginia

Eye Diseases Explained: Cataracts

May 31, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Cataracts are an eye disease that can affect your vision. Symptoms include double vision, blurry vision and colors looking dull. Learn more about cataracts in this article.

Imagine looking at the world through a smudged, cloudy window. Unfortunately, this is the reality for roughly 20 million people over the age of 40 living in the United States diagnosed with cataracts. What are cataracts?  Cataracts are the clouding of the lens of one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Virginia

How to Keep Your Tongue Healthy

May 31, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

The tongue is an amazing organ that helps you taste, talk and start digesting food. Are you taking care of it? Find out the best ways to keep your tongue healthy and clean.

Exercise and good nutrition keep your body healthy. Brushing and flossing keep your teeth healthy. What about the health of your tongue? Believe it or not, your tongue's health is important to your oral health. Why is your tongue important? Like other essential body parts, … [Read more...]

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

The Connection Between Heart Health and Dental Disease

May 31, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Doctor holding a heart cushion.

*Updated September 2025 Did you know your heart and your smile are more connected than you might think? Taking care of your teeth isn’t just about avoiding cavities. Having good oral health also plays a role in keeping your heart healthy. Your body’s systems work together … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Health and Fitness

Meet the Dentist: Dentists are just like you!

May 2, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Getting to know your dentist can help ease dental fear and anxiety. We sat down with a practicing dentist to discuss tips to feel more comfortable at dentist appointments and his favorite candy.

If you or a loved one has a fear of the dentist, dentist appointments and procedures can be scary. One of the reasons people fear going to the dentist is because they are unfamiliar with their oral health care team. It can be daunting having to lay down on an unfamiliar chair and … [Read more...]

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

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