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Babies with Bad Breath?!

August 20, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

A baby’s diet and oral care are completely out of their control, so managing and alleviating infant bad breath obviously falls on the parents. See why bad breath in babies is more worrisome than it is for us.

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be one of those things that people don’t know they have unless someone else tells them. It can be caused by a number of factors and is often embarrassing or frustrating. But bad breath in babies, while still caused by many of the same … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Benefits, Dental Health

The Silent Health Assassin | Periodontal, Gum Disease Attacks the Whole Body

August 13, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Without regular checkups at a dentist, you may not even know you have periodontal disease, but it could be impacting your overall health nonetheless.

Did you know that the health of your mouth is connected to overall health? Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is one example of an oral health problem that can affect the whole body. Think of it as a silent health assassin —it is often considered a painless condition until it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Dental Health

What’s Staining Our Tooth Enamel? | The Tooth Enamel Egg-speriment [VIDEO]

August 6, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Watch how we use eggshells to demonstrate which beverages have the most tooth enamel-staining power.

Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, but that doesn’t make it invincible. And did you know eggshells have a similar chemical composition to our tooth enamel? This makes them react with other chemicals in a similar manner as our teeth would react to them. Acid breaks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Just for Fun

Vaping and Oral Surgery

July 16, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Preparing for oral surgery? It’s critical to a smooth recovery that your dentist is aware of your habits and lifestyle. Tobacco use, vapes and e-cigarettes can make recovery and healing after dental surgery more difficult. Some think e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

Inhalers Causing Oral Thrush | Why and What to Do

July 9, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

You’re probably aware of how to care for your inhaler. But what about your oral health? Did you know that you can get oral thrush from inhalers?

For some people, inhalers are a part of everyday life. Maybe you live with a condition like asthma, making the use of a handy medicine dispenser a regular occurrence for you. You’re probably aware of how to care for your inhaler, but what about your oral health? Did you know that … [Read more...]

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

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