Some babies love their bottles and pacifiers. They become best friends with their binky and it has to be with them everywhere. But this attachment may not be good, and we don’t mean for their social skills, but for their teeth. We’ve outlined the MYTHS and FACTS of children’s … [Read more...]
Teaching the Connection
Dr. George A. Levicki, president and CEO, Delta Dental of Virginia, helped the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine add oral health as a component of its curriculum. We sat down with him to find out why he felt this program was so important and what he hopes the student … [Read more...]
Help Your Teeth Age Gracefully with You
Advances in medical technology, public health, personal health knowledge and greater access to health insurance are some of the key factors today helping people in the U.S. live longer and in better health than earlier generations. The most recent data indicates that life … [Read more...]
Before Your Due Date, Schedule a Date With Your Dentist
Most pregnant women recognize how important their own overall health is for their baby’s health, but may ignore a critical part – their oral health. In fact, a survey[1] of American children’s oral health conducted on behalf of Delta Dental found that nearly 4 out of 10 … [Read more...]
Proving Mom Right: The Importance of Breakfast
Mom didn’t say that breakfast was the most important meal of the day for nothing. Eating a well-balanced and healthy breakfast is important for so many reasons: Starts you out on the right foot. It is easier to stay on track for a well-balanced and healthy diet if you … [Read more...]
