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3 Money-Saving Ways to Keep Young Smiles Healthy

January 5, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Your child’s smile is worth the investment. Here’s how to keep dental costs low:

Your child’s smile is priceless. But the cost to keep that smile healthy isn’t some abstract value. On average, dental costs make up 20% of a child’s total health expenses. Dental care costs can be daunting — but the cost of not having dental care can be detrimental. Almost 1 … [Read more...]

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A Parent’s Plan to the Perfect Pajama Party: 3 DIYs To Get The Party Started

December 22, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Parent Tips: 3 sleepover suggestions for your child’s next slumber party.

So, you’ve decided to be brave and host your child’s slumber party. Good for you, gallant guardian! It’s a fact — kids need sleepovers. Like adults, it’s important for little ones to have “goof around time” where they can unwind, unplug and socialize (i.e. your Tuesday taco night … [Read more...]

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Is the Beverage to Blame? Sports Drinks May Not Be Causing Those Cavities

December 15, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Sports drinks are a nightmare for an athlete’s smile. But is the drink or athlete the one to blame

Destroy. Bad. Worst. Decay. These are the words splashed across the Google results page when you search, “sports drinks and teeth.” But are sports drinks really the villain? … [Read more...]

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5 Times You Shouldn’t Brush

December 10, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Yes, there are times when you shouldn’t brush your teeth. Learn more:

Is it possible to overdo a good thing*? Like eating too many cookies or getting too much sleep, oral hygiene is no exception. Here are 5 times when brushing your teeth isn’t such a good idea. *For the record, we think brushing your teeth is a GREAT thing. … [Read more...]

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Which Benefit Plan is not like the Other? The Differences Between Medical and Dental Coverage 

December 8, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Not all insurance works the same! Learn how dental and medical benefits operate differently:

Tomato, tomahto. Potato, potahto. Medical, dental. What’s the difference? Should we just call the whole thing off? … [Read more...]

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