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Why older Americans shouldn’t neglect dental care

August 23, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Many conditions can cause poor oral health among Americans 65 and older. Learn what they are, what can cause them and how to prevent them.

More than 1 in 4 Americans 65 years of age and older report the overall condition of their mouth and teeth as being fair or poor. Their candor is often justified as several oral health conditions become more prevalent with age. In addition, some people over 65 are neglecting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Health and Fitness, Virginia

Protect Yourself with Knowledge: Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month

March 22, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Did you know that your dentist checks for signs of oral cancer during routine visits? Your dentist is perhaps your first line of detection for oral cancer, which, along with other head and neck cancers, accounts for roughly four percent of cancers in America.

Did you know that your dentist checks for signs of oral cancer during routine visits? Your dentist is perhaps your first line of detection for oral cancer, which, along with other head and neck cancers, accounts for roughly four percent of cancers in America, according to the … [Read more...]

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

Introducing a dental insurance plan for those who hate to wait!

March 9, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

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Till now, ClearPlus has been the Delta Dental of Virginia individual dental insurance plan to choose if you were looking for a plan with no waiting periods. Now you have another no-wait choice: Enter Progressive! Delta Dental of Virginia's Progressive Plan offers 100% … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Virginia Tagged With: crowns, dental, families, family, individual, individual dental insurance, insurance, plan, retiree

Dental Care Timeline for Infants & Children

January 25, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with a dental check-up twice a year for most children.

Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with a dental check-up twice a year for most children. This dental checklist for infants and toddlers is from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD): Birth to 6 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Benefits, Dental Health

It’s the Year You Use Your Benefits Wisely

December 14, 2020 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Each year we set new year's resolutions to improve our health. But using your insurance benefits is often forgotten. Follow these ideas to learn more about your benefits and make sure you're getting the most out of them this year.

Many of us use the fresh start of a new year to set resolutions to change bad habits or to improve our health. Unfortunately, by the time we reach Valentine’s Day, most resolutions have failed. Why not make this the year that you fully review and use your dental benefits? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Dental Health

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