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Suck it Up: When and How to Pass the Paci and Put the Thumb Down

October 21, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

You’re running late. You’re scrambling to meet a deadline. You’re on the edge of your seat during a scary movie. We’ve all been uncomfortable. What do we do to soothe ourselves? We drink 4 cups of coffee. We bite our nails. We crack our knuckles. We all have habits that help us … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health Tagged With: baby teeth, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dentistry for children, family dental care, healthy teeth, how to get rid of a pacifier, pacifiers, parenting tips, pediatric dentist, straight teeth, thumbsucking, toddler oral health, Toddler tips

Take Time for Your Teeth [INFOGRAPHIC]

October 14, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

We all tend to use lack of time as an excuse to get out of something we don’t want to do.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health Tagged With: brush and floss daily, brushing teeth, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental care, dental health, dental infographics, healthy teeth, importance of dental health, Infographic, make time for your teeth, oral health, oral hygiene, teeth tips

Why We’re Thankful for Modern Toothpaste

November 28, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

The next time you’re enjoying the minty-fresh feeling in your mouth, consider that toothpaste wasn't always so tasty. For hundreds of years, civilizations have been perfecting toothpaste formulas to see what works and tastes best. The first known toothpaste recipe originated … [Read more...]

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Why Baby Teeth

November 5, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Children should see a dentist by age 1 or within 6 months after the first tooth comes in, but this often surprises most parents. A simple rule to remember is “first visit by first birthday.” You may think because your child’s baby teeth will eventually fall out, that caring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: baby teeth, children's oral health, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental appointment, dental blog, dental care tips, dental visits, first tooth, healthy teeth, see a dentist by age 1

Today is National Tooth Fairy Day!

August 22, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

The Tooth Fairy’s so nice, we celebrate her twice! National Tooth Fairy Day occurs once in February and once this month – August 22, to be exact. To celebrate everyone’s favorite tooth collector, head over to the Original Tooth Fairy Poll and answer a few questions about her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: children's oral health, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, healthy teeth, Original tooth fairy poll, Pinterest, the tooth fairy's friends, Tooth Fairy, tooth fairy fun, tooth fairy traditions worldwide

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