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Bad Taste After Brushing? Common Explanations

March 16, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

If you have bad breath after brushing your teeth, you aren’t imagining things. The minty freshness of toothpaste plus the scrubbing power of your toothbrush may not be enough to fix some underlying issues.

If you believe you have bad breath after brushing your teeth, you aren’t imagining things. The minty freshness of toothpaste plus the scrubbing power of your toothbrush may not be enough to fix some underlying issues. We have between 2,000 and 8,000 taste buds in our mouths, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health

Dental Professionals Decoded

February 12, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Your general dentist is just one of the many professionals who can help you maintain a healthy smile. There are a lot of “odontists” out there – from ones who help with appliances like braces to others who specialize in restorations. Here are a few of the most common specialized … [Read more...]

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

5 Reasons You May Owe Money Out-Of-Pocket at the Dentist

October 22, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Person opening their wallet and taking out cash.

Visiting the dentist is an essential part of maintaining oral health, but sometimes unexpected expenses can arise even after your dental appointment. Understanding why these out-of-pocket costs occur can help you better prepare for future visits and manage your budget more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Virginia

Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Oral Health

August 27, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Learn about how the mouth responds to Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease.

We don’t often think of our mouth as part of our digestive tract —but it is! How well we digest our food impacts our smiles, too. That’s why diseases in the digestive tract and other stomach problems can worsen your oral health. Some symptoms that occur in the mouth point to an … [Read more...]

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

Inhalers Causing Oral Thrush | Why and What to Do

July 9, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

You’re probably aware of how to care for your inhaler. But what about your oral health? Did you know that you can get oral thrush from inhalers?

For some people, inhalers are a part of everyday life. Maybe you live with a condition like asthma, making the use of a handy medicine dispenser a regular occurrence for you. You’re probably aware of how to care for your inhaler, but what about your oral health? Did you know that … [Read more...]

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

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