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Beat Nervous Habits That Harm Dental Health

June 9, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Feeling nervous? Your anxious habits could be harming your teeth.

Whether it’s prepping for a presentation or planning a party, nervous habits always seem to sneak into our lives—and mouths. Virginia falls in the top 20 for most stressed out states in the nation, so we’re sure nervous habits are in no short supply across our state. … [Read more...]

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Do It For Your Teeth: Bad Habits to Bite For Better Health

May 20, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Humans are creatures of habit. Once a routine is set, it’s pretty easy to stick to it. Of course, it’s also easy to get stuck in the routine of bad habits. Many common habits have serious side effects for your health, but also for your teeth. Could the health of your mouth … [Read more...]

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Dental Proof Lipstick

December 5, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Colorful lips can be a perfect fashion accessory. They can help tie an outfit together or add that extra bit of polish. Lipstick can even help make your teeth look whiter. So, how can you make sure your lips help bring attention to your teeth and beauty and not take away from … [Read more...]

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Breaking Bad Habits: Nail Biting

May 16, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Biting your nails isn’t just bad for the look of your nails and hands, it can also damage your teeth. Regularly biting your nails can cause your teeth to move out of place. In addition, nail-biting could potentially cause teeth to break or tooth enamel to splinter. People who … [Read more...]

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Stay Off the Naughty List by Avoiding Bad Habits

December 18, 2012 By Delta Dental of Virginia

You better watch out. Bad oral health habits could get you a lump of coal in your stocking this season. Don’t worry; there’s still time to make the nice list by using our helpful tips to put a stop to your bad behavior. Nail Biting
 Do you find yourself nibbling on your … [Read more...]

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