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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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4 Ways to Nail School Picture Day

September 3, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Follow these 4 tips for a picture-perfect School Picture Day!

The school year is underway. New haircuts and freshly pressed clothes fill the halls. It must be that time again — picture day! Closed eyes, forced smile, squinty face — these are all familiar photography faux pas. Skip the smile skepticism! With minimal coaching and a pinch … [Read more...]

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Get Insurance Aware: 3 Benefits to Benefits

June 25, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Put your money where your mouth is – literally. 3 benefits to having dental benefits on National Insurance Awareness Day:

June is bustling, filled to the brim with some of our favorite holidays: National Smile Month, Summer Solstice and Father’s Day. Our favorite celebration this month is probably a day you’ve never heard of – June 28th is National Insurance Awareness Day. Excited yet? Before you … [Read more...]

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Father’s Day Gifts Guaranteed to Delight Dad

June 11, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Dad can benefit from grin-enhancing gifts, but does he actually want them? Yes. Here are 3 unconventional gifts for dad:

With Mother’s Day behind us, it’s time for dads to take center stage on the parental performance. Don’t take the easy road with another tie – give him something for his teeth! Why? Compared to women men are: … [Read more...]

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Come on Down! You’re the Next Contestant on the Stress-Free Fight

April 30, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Managing stress can be trickier than choosing the winning case on Deal or No Deal. Stress causes many of us to fall into bad habits, which can be hazardous to our well-being. … [Read more...]

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