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How to Prioritize Your Oral Health for Oral Health Month

June 1, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

To maintain your oral health, pay attention to your diet, keep a consistent oral health routine, only use your teeth for chewing, wear protective oral health gear when needed and visit your dentist regularly.

Did you know that June is National Oral Health Month? To celebrate, we’ll show you how to prioritize your oral health with some helpful tips. To maintain a healthy mouth, we suggest filling your home with tooth-friendly foods and limiting those that damage your teeth. It’s … [Read more...]

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

Most Common Dental Problems

May 31, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Learn about some of the most common dental problems people have and ways to prevent them.

Misaligned bites, broken teeth and mouth ulcers are just a few of the dental problems people deal with. However, some dental problems are more common than others. In fact, you’ve likely experienced at least one of these oral health problems at some point in your life. In this … [Read more...]

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

The Connection Between Heart Health and Dental Disease

May 31, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Stethoscope wrapped around a heart.

Maintaining good health involves a complex interplay between various bodily systems. Surprisingly, heart health and the state of your dental hygiene are more intertwined than you may think. While they might seem worlds apart, research has shown time and again that there is a … [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

What are the Costs of Avoiding the Dentist?

May 2, 2023 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Does the cost of a dental appointment keep you from your cleanings? The real, long-term cost of avoiding the dentist may surprise you.

Does the cost of cleanings keep you from going to the dentist twice a year? The real cost of skipping the dentist may be more than you think. If you’re steering clear of regular visits to the dentist, you may be impacting more than your mouth. Dental cleanings have direct … [Read more...]

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

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