Fear is a basic survival mechanism that everyone’s born with. If you have a crippling fear of the dentist, you may be unconsciously teaching your child to fear the dentist too. Trips to the dentist may include crying, and you might think the only way to fix the problem is to … [Read more...]
How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Mouth
If you have high blood pressure or heart disease, seeing your dentist is just as important as seeing your doctor. Be sure to tell your dentist if you have these heart conditions: Hypertension or high blood pressure: Drugs that lower your blood pressure can change how you … [Read more...]
Pet Dental Care
All of us know that dental health is very important. But did you know that it is equally important for our pets? How many of us are really concerned about the dental health of our furry, four-legged friends? While Delta Dental of Virginia does not provide pet dental benefits, … [Read more...]
Get Your Mammogram Today!
It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we care about your whole health. So, we wanted to join the many voices this month in reinforcing the importance of prevention! As sign of solidarity, this display of pink is a reminder of the commitment to preventing and treating … [Read more...]