With a new calendar year on the horizon, many people are engaging in that time-honored American tradition of making resolutions, vowing to improve certain aspects of their lives. If you are one of those who aspires to better their oral health in 2014, Delta Dental offers the … [Read more...]
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Delta Dental Names Best and Worst Halloween Treats for Teeth
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...]
Halloween Tricks, Treats – And No Troubles
Kids love Halloween – it’s a time for dress up, treats and scary fun. But if you’re a parent, you want your child to be safe. Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Your little ghost may be over eager to get out there, but don’t allow … [Read more...]
Calcium: Yogurt Can Benefit Your Smile
For years, nutritionists and doctors have been praising the health benefits that we can reap from eating just a few ounces of yogurt regularly, but now it’s dentists who are encouraging patients to begin eating the creamy, dairy food. Yogurt has always been known to be high in … [Read more...]
4th of July: Summer BBQ and Eating Tooth Healthy
Come Fourth of July and anyone with a grill gets busy. So do the dentists, apparently! All that barbecue sauce and sugary foods that one eats on this holiday can lead to tooth damage. Summer BBQ and eating tooth-healthy foods may seem impossible, but can be done with a little bit … [Read more...]