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5 Times You Shouldn’t Brush

December 10, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Yes, there are times when you shouldn’t brush your teeth. Learn more:

Is it possible to overdo a good thing*? Like eating too many cookies or getting too much sleep, oral hygiene is no exception. Here are 5 times when brushing your teeth isn’t such a good idea. *For the record, we think brushing your teeth is a GREAT thing. … [Read more...]

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Anti-Guilt, Pro-Grin Thanksgiving Fare

November 19, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Which Thanksgiving foods make you smile and are good for your smile? Read to find out:

Happy Thanksgiving, Virginia! From mouthwatering entrees and sides to delectable desserts and pies, we can’t wait to loosen our belts, just a notch (or 2)! But for our teeth, Thanksgiving dinner is a different story. Our favorites can be loaded with sugar and carbs, providing a … [Read more...]

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Leftover Candy Conundrum: What to Do with Extra Halloween Candy

October 27, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Once the costumes are tucked away and the trick-or-treaters are in bed, there always seems to be something scary left behind… Piles of candy. Don’t turn your leftover candy into holiday candy hoarding! There’s plenty you can do with the leftover holiday candy that doesn’t … [Read more...]

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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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