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How to Save Money at the Dentist

October 24, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Everyone’s always happy to have a little extra cash in their pockets, so how can you make sure your trips to the dentist bi-annually are cost effective?  First, make sure to use an in-network dentist, a dentist who has a contractual agreement with Delta Dental of Virginia to … [Read more...]

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If Toddlers Developed Toothpaste

October 22, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Click on the image to enlarge. What do you think of some of these crazy flavors?   … [Read more...]

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How Taste Buds Work

October 17, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

When you bite into a delicious chocolate brownie or a refreshing, yet sour, orange, thank your taste buds for the delicious or puckering taste. Taste buds are small sensory organs that are found in the little bumps (also known as papillae) on our tongues and are the primary … [Read more...]

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Delta Dental Names Best and Worst Halloween Treats for Teeth

October 15, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Little ghosts and goblins will trick-or-treat to collect as much candy as they can this Halloween, but it’s not just kids who will enjoy the treats. Nearly 80 percent of parents admit they eat their children’s Halloween candy, according to the Delta Dental Children’s Oral Health … [Read more...]

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The History of Toothpaste

October 10, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

If you sometimes get bored with the minty fresh taste of your toothpaste, think again. Looking at the history of toothpaste, you’ll find it wasn't always a matter of good taste and fresh breath. In 3000 BC, ancient Egyptians developed a dental cream made of oxen hooves, myrrh, … [Read more...]

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