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Dental Health and Dementia

May 13, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

You probably know by now that your oral health is connected to your overall health, but how deep does this connection go? Researchers have found that the bacteria and swelling in your teeth and gums can link to heart disease, diabetes and dementia. That’s right: … [Read more...]

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Get In Control Of Your Diabetes Now!

March 27, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

The Type 2 Diabetic told the Type 1 Diabetic: “You’re so juvenile!” “Bartender, I’d like a margarita, two Long Islands, two beers and a double shot of Insulin.” Diabetes provides great joke material. But the stark reality of a diabetic’s life is definitely no laughing … [Read more...]

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Rates of Tooth Decay

November 21, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

30 -50 % of AMerican adults have moderate gum disease and 5 -15% have more serious disease. These issues can be easily solved. Make sure to visit your dentist regularly.   … [Read more...]

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Diabetes

November 12, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million American adults and children have diabetes. Of those, 5.7 million do not know that they have it. Of even greater concern is that nearly 3 times that number—an estimated 57 million people—have a condition called … [Read more...]

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Are You Flossing?

September 24, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

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