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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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Emergency Preparedness for Your Dental Office

November 3, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

If the weather outside is frightful, the morning commute won’t be delightful. Make sure your office is prepared:

Only 46% of small businesses have a plan that covers business operations in bad weather, according to a survey from Traveler’s Insurance. When severe weather hits, it can be a logistical nightmare for any dentist office. Know what to do in the advent of inclement weather — and … [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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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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Gadgets and Gizmos a Plenty: Dental Hygienist Tools

September 29, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Do you know what a dental hygienist uses to clean your teeth? Read to find out!

When it comes to your regular dental cleanings, you may wonder about all those gadgets they use. If you were to put your checkup into words, it would probably sound something like this: … [Read more...]

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