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Sunshine for Your Teeth – Vitamin D

December 17, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

In case you have forgotten, Vitamin D helps in the formation and growth of strong bones in our body. Though our teeth aren't bones, they are formed with similar tissues and so face the same problems as bones. The crown of our tooth is made of enamel. Our enamel is made of … [Read more...]

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Suggestions To Make Resolutions Work

December 12, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

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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Steel Tongue Studs May Have Added Risk

December 3, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Tongue piercings have found their way into the life and mouths of so many. For some it is a style statement, for many it is a protest against tradition. Enough has been said about the havoc wreaked by a tongue piercing to oral health. You know it: the infection, the damage to … [Read more...]

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Why We’re Thankful for Modern Toothpaste

November 28, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

The next time you’re enjoying the minty-fresh feeling in your mouth, consider that toothpaste wasn't always so tasty. For hundreds of years, civilizations have been perfecting toothpaste formulas to see what works and tastes best. The first known toothpaste recipe originated … [Read more...]

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5 Things to Know About Your Toothbrush

November 26, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Did you know that by the time you turn 30, you've spent about 28 days brushing your teeth? That is, of course, if you brush twice a day for the recommended two minutes each time. It’s more time than a lot of us have put into relationships. Since you've been so close to your … [Read more...]

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