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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

New Year = New Dental Benefits

December 14, 2020 By Delta Dental of Virginia

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Dental benefits might not be top-of-mind for the new year, but there are plenty of reasons why they should be! 1. Teeth are about more than a pretty smile. According to a U.S. Surgeon General’s report, working Americans lose an estimated 164 million hours annually … [Read more...]

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

Dental Benefits DO Benefit You

October 30, 2020 By Delta Dental of Virginia

If you’re paying every month for dental benefits, it’s important to take advantage of the services covered. There are many benefits of having dental insurance:

If your employer offers dental benefits, we have some advice: Use them! If you’re paying every month for dental benefits, then it’s important to take advantage of the services that are covered by your dental plan. These are just two of the many benefits of having dental … [Read more...]

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

Dentists, Diabetes, and You: Effects Diabetes has on Teeth and Gums

October 13, 2020 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Living with undiagnosed or unmanaged diabetes can have a serious impact on your teeth and gums. Learn more about the impact of diabetes and oral health, plus ways to keep your oral and overall health in good condition.

In the United States, one in 10 people have diabetes. However, one in five people with the disease aren’t aware they have it. This is concerning because it can be hard to manage the condition without a diagnosis. While a medical doctor is often the first to see symptoms of … [Read more...]

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

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