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How to Deal With Teething

June 3, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

If your baby is crabby, drooling and chomping on everything in sight,  he or she is  probably in the throes of teething. Teething starts at around 6 months old, when a baby’s teeth begin to erupt. Before you go crazy dealing with fussiness and tears, read these tips to keep sane … [Read more...]

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Back to School: How to Handle Tooth Trauma

August 27, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Dental emergencies can happen anytime but the chances are higher now that your kids are back in school. Tooth trauma at school is a common problem and dealing with them in a suitable manner is important. Common tooth emergencies and how to deal with them: The child may … [Read more...]

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Redheads and Sensitivity to Sedation

March 19, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Researchers have found that redheads have something else in common besides their unique hair color. Research has shown that people with red hair need larger doses of pain medication when they go to the dentist. And that makes them more nervous about dental procedures, according … [Read more...]

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