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Teens and the Advantages of Risk-taking

June 30, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Parenting a teenager can be tricky. Try to remember teens are expected to take risks. Guide them to take the right ones.

If you think your teenager is dramatic, you’re probably right: dramatic brain changes experienced during adolescence may explain increased exploration and risk-taking. So don’t fret, parents! It’s normal (and necessary) for teenagers to take risks. … [Read more...]

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Shape Up and Smile: 3 Workout Alternatives You Haven’t Tried Yet

May 5, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Go ahead…skip the gym! Here are 3 unique routines to pump you (and your interest level) up!

It’s common knowledge that regular exercise is a key component to a healthy lifestyle. Here’s another reason to sweat – your smile. A study of more than 12,000 participants observed the effects of exercise on dental health. Those who exercised consistently had healthier gums and … [Read more...]

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Beat the New Year’s Odds: Reach Your Resolutions!

January 29, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Every year on January 1st, a magic motivation fills the air. New Year’s resolutions lead to a path paved with wishes and gold. It’s a chance to wipe the slate clean and start fresh. … [Read more...]

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7 Ways to Celebrate Smile Month

June 17, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Happy Smile Month! Keep your great grin healthy and beautiful by giving yourself a mouth makeover. Here’s how: Get a good toothbrush: Both electric and manual toothbrushes work well. Brush at least twice a day and floss daily for a cleaner, healthier mouth. See your dentist … [Read more...]

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New Year’s Resolutions: Make Them Stick

January 2, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

The tradition of a New Year’s Resolution can be traced right back to ancient Babylon, where Babylonians promised their God that they would return all borrowed objects and debt from the previous year. This tradition has evolved and today a New Year’s Resolution is more … [Read more...]

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