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Better off Friends than Lovers: 3 Ways to Break-up with Your Sugar Addiction

October 8, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

We all crave sugar. But there are ways to cut ties with this sweet addiction.

No matter how hard we try, we just can’t seem to quit the sweet stuff. In fact, the average American consumes more than 126 grams of sugar per day, making the U.S. the most sugar-obsessed country in the world. It’s common knowledge that too much sugar can harm your weight, … [Read more...]

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Dreams About Teeth Falling Out? A Common Dream Decoded

October 6, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

Do dreams of our teeth falling out having meaning? A team of researchers set off to find out.

Everyone eats. Everyone drinks. Everyone sleeps. And everyone dreams. And statistics tell us that many people dream about their teeth falling out. You’ve probably had dreams about showing up to work naked or free-falling a massive drop, but many folks have experienced … [Read more...]

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Pumpkin Spice Fever? We Have the Cure!

October 1, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Don’t ignore your pumpkinspice fever for the sake of your smile! Instead, try the following homemade recipe for a healthier alternative to your autumn addiction.

Fall means more than crisp air and crunchy leaves — it also means pumpkin spice lattes!  We love warming up with this seasonal favorite, but the version found at most coffee shops doesn’t quite cozy up to teeth. This autumn treat is loaded with sugar — up to 50 grams per … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Holiday, Recipes and Nutrition Tagged With: Coffee, DDVA, dental health, fall, healthy, oral health, pumpkin spice latte recipe, recipe, tooth friendly recipe

Gluten-Free Grins: 3 Teeth Tips for Celiac Disease

September 8, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Celiac Disease can cause tooth discoloration and canker sores. Find out how to alleviate these mouth conditions.

Life with celiac disease: bread is your worst enemy and most coveted desire. Going “gluten-free” isn’t a fad for you — it’s your life. For those of you with the condition, you know it means more than just avoiding bread. Gluten sneaks into salad dressings, hot dogs and even … [Read more...]

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Get Back to Basics for Back-to-School Smiles

September 1, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

School is (almost) back in session! The books are in place and the school supplies are ready. Even the doctor’s visit is done…but what about a visit to the dentist? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 40% of kids have tooth decay before they reach … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health, Recipes and Nutrition Tagged With: back to school, brush and floss, brushing, children's oral health, Delta Dental of Virginia, Delta Dental of Virginia Blog, Dentist appointments, healthy tips, oral health, parenting tips, recipes, tooth decay, Virginia Blog

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