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Healthy Aging – Keeping Meds From Hurting Your Mouth

September 19, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Novelist C. S. Lewis once wrote, “How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged old age is replete.” Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 4 out of every 5 older adults suffer from a chronic condition, and half have at least … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins, Uncategorized Tagged With: American Dental Association (ADA), benefits of chewing gum, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic dry mouth, DDVA, Delta Dental of Virginia, medications can harm your teeth, overall health, saliva flow, side effects from medications

Sugar Shockers

September 17, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

When we think of sugary sweets, we usually think of desserts like cookies, cakes or candy. However, high amounts of sugar can be found in some unlikely places, including low-fat snack foods, spaghetti sauces and canned fruit. Just because a food claims to be nutritional, doesn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: brush and floss, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, healthy eating, limit your sugar intake, nutritious foods, oral health, sugar-less gum, sweet tooth, teeth and sugar

Delta Dental’s Dual Network Still the Biggest and Best

September 12, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Delta Dental continues to boast the largest network of dentists in the nation. The Delta Dental Premier® network features nearly   293,000 dental offices in the country, with nearly 6,200 in Virginia alone. With Delta Dental’s dual network (Delta Dental Premier® and Delta … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, Delta Dental Plans Association, dental benefits, dental coverage, dentists, in network dentists, participating dentist of Delta Dental, president and CEO, Steve Olson

A Tooth Healthy Tailgate

September 3, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Tailgating can be one of the best parts of football. Great food, great drinks and great company make preparing for the game festive – no matter how the actual game turns out. But with fast finger foods being a priority, the food can turn unhealthy and bad for teeth quickly. So … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, food choices, fruits, healthy eating, protect your teeth, saliva flow, snack smart, sports, tooth healthy foods

Back to School: How to Handle Tooth Trauma

August 27, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Dental emergencies can happen anytime but the chances are higher now that your kids are back in school. Tooth trauma at school is a common problem and dealing with them in a suitable manner is important. Common tooth emergencies and how to deal with them: The child may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: broken tooth, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental appointment, dental emergencies, dental health, dental trauma, dental visits, pain, pain medication, preventative care, toothaches

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