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Hydration & Your Mouth: Oral Health Benefits of Water

May 16, 2022 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Person smiling and drinking water.

*Updated July 2025 Drinking the correct amount of water daily offers a range of benefits for your body, from regulating temperature and cushioning joints to aiding digestion, preventing constipation, and protecting tissues and organs. But the benefits of water don’t stop … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health, Recipes and Nutrition

Reasons to love electric toothbrushes and how to properly brush with them

May 16, 2022 By Delta Dental of Virginia

There are so many reasons why we love the electric toothbrush. So, let's go ahead and dive into its benefits and how to master your electric brushing technique.

It seems everything is going electric — cars, fireplaces, scooters and even your toothbrush! Similar to an electric car’s efficiency on the road, electric toothbrushes help make our oral health routine a little easier. There are many reasons why we love electric toothbrushes that … [Read more...]

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

The Unique Connection Between Oral and Mental Health

April 21, 2022 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Depression, bipolar disorders, and other mental health illnesses can have a negative impact on oral health. Learn more about the strong oral and mental health connection.

The connection between oral health and physical, overall health is well-documented. For example, poor oral health can put you at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and other serious illnesses. But what about the relationship between oral health and mental health? You may be … [Read more...]

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

5 Tips to Quit Smoking and Its Impact on Oral Health

April 21, 2022 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Understanding the toll nicotine takes on our bodies and our mouths – plus these tools to quit smoking - can help you kick the habit.

Do you want to quit smoking but don’t know how? There are tools available to help. Keep reading for smoking cessation tips that can help put you on a path to success. You Can Quit Smoking Giving up smoking isn't easy, but you can do it. In fact, current smokers make up only … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health

How Much Are Dental Benefits Worth: The Value of Dental Insurance vs. Paying Out of Pocket

March 28, 2022 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Many people may refrain from getting insurance because they don't see the value of dental insurance or understand how much dental benefits are worth. This misunderstanding could be due to a variety of things, such as a lack of resources or knowledge on what dental insurance can do or misconceptions that paying out of pocket is simply a more accessible option.

According to a Delta Dental survey, 86 percent of Americans agree that oral health is very or extremely important to their overall health. However, an estimated 76.5 million Americans do not have dental insurance. If most Americans can agree on the value of oral health, why do … [Read more...]

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

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