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Halloween Tricks, Treats – And No Troubles

October 3, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: candy temptation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children's oral health, chocolate better than sticky candy, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental blog, Halloween, holiday treats, holidays, How to ensure a safe halloween

What is in That Toothpaste Anyway?

October 1, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

You brush your teeth with toothpaste every day. But have you ever thought about what’s in it? The first toothpaste was far from minty fresh. Ancient Egyptians used the tasty combination of powdered pumice (a porous rock formed in volcanic eruptions) with vinegar and applied it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bacterias of the mouth, benefits of fluoride, brush and floss, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental blog, fluoridated toothpaste, good oral hygiene, origin of toothpaste, preventive care, types of toothpaste

Protecting Your Immune System as Cold and Flu Season Approaches

September 26, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: American Dental Association (ADA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cold and flu season, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, good hygiene, healthy lifestyle, immune system, overall health, preventative care, The human body

Are You Flossing?

September 24, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

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Healthy Aging – Keeping Meds From Hurting Your Mouth

September 19, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Novelist C. S. Lewis once wrote, “How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged old age is replete.” Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 4 out of every 5 older adults suffer from a chronic condition, and half have at least … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins, Uncategorized Tagged With: American Dental Association (ADA), benefits of chewing gum, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic dry mouth, DDVA, Delta Dental of Virginia, medications can harm your teeth, overall health, saliva flow, side effects from medications

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