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The History of Toothpaste

October 10, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

If you sometimes get bored with the minty fresh taste of your toothpaste, think again. Looking at the history of toothpaste, you’ll find it wasn't always a matter of good taste and fresh breath. In 3000 BC, ancient Egyptians developed a dental cream made of oxen hooves, myrrh, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: American Dental Association (ADA), brush and floss, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental blog, dental hygiene, fluoridated toothpaste, origin of toothpaste, toothbrushes, types of toothpaste

Cost of a Cavity

October 8, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

  What is the true cost of a cavity? Click on image to enlarge.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cavity prevention, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental appointment, dental benefits, dental blog, dental cost, dental procedures, dental treatments, oral health, preventative care

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

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