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Breaking Bad Habits: Teeth Are Not Tools

June 4, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

  Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need to open something. Why not use your pearly whites? We’ll tell you why it’s time to break those bad habits. The enamel on your teeth is one of the hardest substances in your body. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

Crowded or Crooked Teeth in Older Adults

May 7, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

We’re straightening out the misconception that braces are just for kids. Click to learn what experts recommend for crowded or crooked teeth in older adulthood.

Our teeth determine how our mouth functions. Since we are no longer gnawing on dinosaur bones, our jaws have become smaller, but our teeth have remained the same. When our mouths are too small to accommodate our teeth,  it contributes to crooked or crowded teeth. When our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins

Smoke-Free Smiles: 4 Reasons to Quit

April 16, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Smoking seriously damages your body and mouth in sometimes irreversible ways. Learn the oral health risks of smoking to help you quit.

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, accounting for nearly 480,000 deaths annually. Even though reports exclaim that cigarette smoking is at an all-time low, we are far from the goal of extinguishing an addiction with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health and Fitness

The Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Periodontal Bacteria

April 9, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Doctor and older adult looking at a brain scan.

*Updated June 2026 Key takeaways about the connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease: Chances are, Alzheimer's disease has touched your life in some way, whether through a parent, grandparent, or someone you love. It's the most common cause of dementia in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins, Health and Fitness

3 Ways You’re Brushing Wrong

March 26, 2019 By Delta Dental of Virginia

bad brushing habits

Brushing your teeth twice a day is always recommended for keeping a healthy smile. But, bad brushing habits can leave plaque behind, cause receding gum lines and damage tooth enamel. That means your daily brushing routine could be going to waste! Here are the top three mistakes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health

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