Your son got an elbow in the mouth on the basketball court and knocked a tooth out. Now what? It’s American Red Cross Month, so there’s no better time to learn what to do if you have a dental emergency. Acting quickly is key. Keep a knocked out tooth moist and try to put it … [Read more...]
National Dentist Day: 5 Reasons to Thank Your Dentist
From keeping you pain-free to telling the best jokes, we’re grateful for everything dentists do. Here are 5 reasons to thank your dentist on March 6, National Dentist Day. 1. They can help prevent dental disease or detect it early enough to stop it. Dentists are trained to … [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...]
Losing Your Wisdom (Teeth, That Is)
For many people, wisdom teeth (also known as “third molars”) can be more problematic than helpful. When wisdom teeth come in, they are often misaligned or emerge only partially, and some remain trapped underneath the gums. These are known as “impacted” teeth and can eventually … [Read more...]
Things to Avoid Sharing
Sharing is not always a good thing. Sharing items like spoons, pacifiers, toothbrushes, straws and even fingers can spread cavities. Click here to see a larger version of this graphic. … [Read more...]
