Today is a big day for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwestern Virginia with the Delta Dental Pro Am for Kids golf tournament. The annual event at the Roanoke Country Club benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia to help them continue to instill positive … [Read more...]
Calcium Does a Body Good
Building strong bones and teeth is important for our health. Despite what you may think, teeth are actually not bones. Bones, unlike teeth, are wrapped in a layer of cells called the periosteum that allows them to grow and mend themselves over time. Since teeth do not have a … [Read more...]
Gum: Fact and Fiction
We all know that candy is bad for your teeth, right? Well, I hope so. It’s the sugar in candy that makes it bad for your teeth; therefore, gum should also be bad for your teeth, right? It’s true that sugar causes the natural bacteria in your mouth to eat away at the enamel on … [Read more...]
Fruit and Veggies for your Teeth
Fruits and veggies are the foundation of a healthy diet. They are low in calories and dense in nutrients. Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, fruits and veggies truly do a body good! Many of us, however, struggle to consume the recommended daily minimums of … [Read more...]
Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Announces Grant Recipients
The Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation is proud to announce its inaugural grant recipients! In December 2012, the Foundation awarded more than $1.1 million to 36 organizations in Virginia for programs working to improve oral health through education, research or access to … [Read more...]