April is National Cancer Control Month. If you suspect your teen is smoking or using smokeless tobacco, you might want to take time to educate him or her about the risk for oral cancer. Oral cancers occur in the head and neck area and include mouth, tongue, tonsils and throat … [Read more...]
It’s OK to Smoke – April Fools!
If you still smoke or use tobacco, the joke’s on you. Tobacco is not only bad for your overall health – it puts your dental health in jeopardy too. Statistics don’t lie. About 1 in every 5 deaths is linked to tobacco use, according to the Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...]
Suggestions To Make Resolutions Work
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...]
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...]
Protecting Your Immune System as Cold and Flu Season Approaches
Cold and flu season is fast approaching. Take time to protect yourself and your dental health. Dentists and staff are careful to protect themselves and their patients from the spread of disease during visits to the dental office. Both the Centers for Disease Control and … [Read more...]
