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Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth, Ranked

September 13, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Sugary treats may be difficult to avoid this time of year, but there are certainly some choices that are better than others. Here’s a list of the top three WORST Halloween candies for your teeth.

Halloween kicks off the slew of holidays that take us through the end of the year. As is the case with many holidays, Halloween comes with a ton of sweets and treats. But as many of us know, too much of a good thing is never, well… good. We’ll admit it’s hard to have Halloween … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health, Virginia

Why our smile is our superpower

September 13, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Get ready to celebrate your #SmilePower by brushing up on our top three superpowers you have with great oral health!

With comic books and movie adaptions making up a large part of modern entertainment, it’s easy to wonder about having superpowers. While many wish for super strength or the ability to fly, what many folks don’t realize is that they already have a superpower right under their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Virginia

Just What the Dentist Ordered: Apples

August 25, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

In Virginia, mid-September to mid-October is prime time for apple picking. Not only is it a fun fall activity for the whole family, but there are numerous health benefits to eating apples  – especially for your teeth! In this installment of Just What the Dentist Ordered, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health and Fitness, Recipes and Nutrition, Virginia Tagged With: apple picking, apples, benefits of eating apples, good for you, pick apples, va, Virginia

Why older Americans shouldn’t neglect dental care

August 23, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Many conditions can cause poor oral health among Americans 65 and older. Learn what they are, what can cause them and how to prevent them.

More than 1 in 4 Americans 65 years of age and older report the overall condition of their mouth and teeth as being fair or poor. Their candor is often justified as several oral health conditions become more prevalent with age. In addition, some people over 65 are neglecting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Health and Fitness, Virginia

Biting your fingernails can harm your mouth

August 16, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

How a nail biting habit can have an effect on your oral health. Plus, avoid injuries to teeth, gums and more with these tips to stop biting your nails.

People who bite their nails often try to quit because it’s hurting the appearance of their nails. But nail biting can also spread harmful bacteria, viruses and more from your fingers to your mouth. This can increase your risk of colds and other infections. The risk is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health, Virginia

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