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Things to Avoid Sharing

July 18, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Sharing is not always a good thing. Sharing items like spoons, pacifiers, toothbrushes, straws and even fingers can spread cavities. Click here to see a larger version of this graphic. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: brush and floss, cavity causing bacteria, cavity prevention, children's oral health, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, good oral health habits, healthy mouth, routine preventative care, Tooth fairy Poll

Kids Play Doctor, Why Not Dentist

July 9, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

The other day while watching some children playing, it got me thinking, kids play “doctor” and “cops and robbers” and “store.” But have you ever seen your kids playing “dentist?” I bet not. Maybe we as a society do not place enough importance on good oral health. It’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: brush and floss, cavity prevention, children's oral health, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dentist, good oral health habits, overall health, promote healthy living, visit your dentist regularly

4th of July: Summer BBQ and Eating Tooth Healthy

July 4, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bacteria, brush and floss, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, holiday treats, holidays, limit your sugar intake, sweet tooth, teeth and sugar, tooth healthy foods

Make Your Gums Happy: Floss

June 6, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Do you mean to floss but never get around to it? Are you ashamed to admit it to your dental hygienist? More of us need to floss, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). According to an ADA survey, only half of Americans say they floss once a day and one in 10 say … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: American Dental Association (ADA), Are you flossing?, brush and floss, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental health, dental hygienist, good oral health habits, prevent bad breath, visit your dentist regularly

Men’s Health: Oral Health Concerns for Men

June 4, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Hey guys, you might want to pack a toothbrush in your dating arsenal. Here’s why – a new study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that periodontitis, a chronic infection of the gums, not only is the main source of bad breath. It also can cause erectile … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: brush and floss, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, good oral hygiene, gum disease, Improve oral health, Men, routine preventative care, toothbrush, visit your dentist regularly

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