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Gums Turn Blue. What to Do?

April 20, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

What to do if you notice a black or blue bump on your child’s gums:

Black and blue bumps aren’t just for skinned knees. If your tot is teething, you may notice a bruise-colored bump on your child’s gums. Parental instincts may tell you to think the worst, but that black-and-blue bump is likely nothing to worry about. The discoloration is probably … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health Tagged With: baby teeth, children's oral health, dental treatments, dental visits, gum health, healthy teeth and bones, preventative care, teething

Minimally Invasive Dentistry

October 29, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

The dental community is increasingly subscribing to the idea that less is indeed more; the less the invasive the dental procedures are, the better. This is where the concept and practice of Minimally Invasive Dentistry comes in. Minimally invasive dentistry stresses the fact … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental blog, dental diseases, dental procedures, dental sealants, dental treatments, General Dentistry, Minimally Invasive Dentistry, preventative care, remineralization

How to Save Money at the Dentist

October 24, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Everyone’s always happy to have a little extra cash in their pockets, so how can you make sure your trips to the dentist bi-annually are cost effective?  First, make sure to use an in-network dentist, a dentist who has a contractual agreement with Delta Dental of Virginia to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental appointment, dental blog, dental cost, dental coverage, dental treatments, finding a dentist, in network dentists, preventative care

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

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