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Alcohol in Mouthwash – What You Need to Know

May 1, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Are you afraid of bad breath? Mouthwashes can help. But beware of mouthwashes that contain alcohol – especially for children. Mouthwashes are used for a number of reasons: To freshen breath and combat halitosis (bad breath) To help prevent or control tooth decay and … [Read more...]

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Make Your Gums Happy: Floss

June 6, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Do you mean to floss but never get around to it? Are you ashamed to admit it to your dental hygienist? More of us need to floss, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). According to an ADA survey, only half of Americans say they floss once a day and one in 10 say … [Read more...]

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What Your Breath Is Saying

May 28, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

You’ve probably seen the commercial for a certain gum company. You have a hero for lunch, and then get in the elevator with that Vice President who you have been meaning to have sign your case documents. Only to have him smell what you were eating for lunch. No good. Bad breath … [Read more...]

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The TroothTM about Bad Breath

October 25, 2012 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Nothing is worse than bad breath. It has lost people jobs, dates and kisses. Most people are unaware of their own mouth odor and don’t know why they weren’t hired or he never called like he said he would. It can be difficult to test your own breath. Exhaling into your hand is … [Read more...]

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