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Biting your fingernails can harm your mouth

August 16, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

How a nail biting habit can have an effect on your oral health. Plus, avoid injuries to teeth, gums and more with these tips to stop biting your nails.

People who bite their nails often try to quit because it’s hurting the appearance of their nails. But nail biting can also spread harmful bacteria, viruses and more from your fingers to your mouth. This can increase your risk of colds and other infections. The risk is … [Read more...]

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

Sports mouth guards to protect against dental injuries

July 12, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Learn the basics of sports mouth guards and why they might be recommended for sports and certain other physical activities!

What are sports mouth guards? Sports mouth guards, also called mouth protectors or athletic mouth guards, are devices that are used to protect the teeth, gums and soft tissues of the mouth from sports-related injuries. The American Dental Association recommends people of all … [Read more...]

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

Just What the Dentist Ordered: Watermelon

July 8, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Watermelon is not only a tasty treat – it’s also good for you. This healthy fruit is packed with nutrients and vitamins that benefit the teeth.

We all know how important brushing our teeth and visiting the dentist are to a healthy smile. But just what role does diet play in your oral health? Proper nutrition is much more important to our teeth than we give it credit for. The foods you choose can have a huge impact on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health, Health and Fitness, Just for Fun, Recipes and Nutrition, Virginia

Tips on how to sleep better

June 22, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Sleep beter

Taking care of your smile goes beyond just brushing your teeth. Getting enough quality sleep is also necessary for maintaining good oral and overall health. Poor sleep quality can be detrimental to your health and can cause a wide range of oral, systemic and cognitive health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health and Fitness, Virginia Tagged With: better, dental, how to sleep better, sleep, tips

Sugar-Free Summer Drinks

June 10, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Summertime means we’re reaching for something cold and refreshing more often to keep us hydrated. Sometimes that means grabbing a sports drink, soda or juice loaded with sugar—but it doesn’t have to.

Summertime means we’re reaching for something cold and refreshing more often to keep us hydrated. Sometimes that means grabbing a sports drink, soda or juice loaded with sugar—but it doesn’t have to.  Sipping sugary drinks without moderation can lead to tooth decay, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Just for Fun, Recipes and Nutrition, Virginia

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