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Pumpkin Spice Fever? We Have the Cure!

October 1, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Don’t ignore your pumpkinspice fever for the sake of your smile! Instead, try the following homemade recipe for a healthier alternative to your autumn addiction.

Fall means more than crisp air and crunchy leaves — it also means pumpkin spice lattes!  We love warming up with this seasonal favorite, but the version found at most coffee shops doesn’t quite cozy up to teeth. This autumn treat is loaded with sugar — up to 50 grams per … [Read more...]

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5 Traditions to Fall for this Autumn

September 15, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Love fall? Check out some of our favorite tooth-friendly traditions!

Many would argue that everything is better in autumn. Football fans come out of hibernation, crunchy leaves excite the senses, and pumpkin lattes comfort the soul. Celebrate the season with these 5 spins on traditional fall favorites: … [Read more...]

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After-School Snacks for Every Schedule

August 20, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Now that the kids are back-to-school, here are some snack ideas to keep them performing their best!

Back-to-school season signals sports, schedules and one other important staple -- snacks. If you hear, “I’m hungry!” the second your child hops in the car, you’re in good company. It’s common for kids to have an appetite after school. School-aged children eat early in the day, … [Read more...]

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May the Force be with You: Dark Drinks and Your Smile

August 11, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Some of your beverage choices can be bad choices for your teeth. Try some of these tooth-friendly alternatives!

Starbucks offers more than 80,000 drink options -- And that’s just one store chain! From coffee shops to supermarkets, thousands of beverage choices surround us every day. There’s a drink for every time and occasion. It’s no surprise then that we struggle to choose the best … [Read more...]

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