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How to Clean a Night Guard 101

March 16, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

So, you got a night guard. When I started to use mine, I wondered what to clean it with, how to properly clean it, and how I should store it. After all, I brush my teeth when I wake up, so should I also brush my night guard?

If you have a night guard, you may be wondering what to clean it with, how to properly clean it and how to store it. Learn how to clean a night guard with these 4 tips: Wash your hands before putting in or taking out your guard. You don’t want to transfer germs into your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

Milk + Root Surface Cells | Saving a Knocked-Out Tooth

March 16, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

A tooth can be knocked out anywhere and anytime, so brush up on what to do if you or someone close to you has a tooth knocked out. There are a few basic things to remember.

More than 5 million teeth are “avulsed,” or knocked out, from both adults and children each year. If a child plays sports with bodily contact, the odds they will lose a tooth through force are high. Make sure you know how to save a knocked-out tooth and have a chance to restore … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Just for Fun

Oral Health Risks of Vaping

February 18, 2020 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Person smoking a vape.

*Updated May 2026 Key takeaways about oral health risks of vaping: Vaping has quickly become one of the most common nicotine habits among teens and young adults, and although it may seem like a better option than smoking, your mouth still pays the price. From gum … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health

Dental Professionals Decoded

February 12, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Your general dentist is just one of the many professionals who can help you maintain a healthy smile. There are a lot of “odontists” out there – from ones who help with appliances like braces to others who specialize in restorations. Here are a few of the most common specialized … [Read more...]

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

Do Expiration Dates on Dental Products Matter?

February 12, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Some dental products have expiration dates and some don’t. Find out what you should retire if it’s expired.

Expiration dates for milk and meats are entirely different than those on lotions and lipsticks. With the exception of medication, product expiration dates aren’t federally regulated. Some dental products have expiration dates and some don’t. Find out what you should retire if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Dental Health

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