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Dental Technology: The Past, Present & Future

December 4, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

The first nylon bristle toothbrush was put on the market less than 80 years ago. That means people were driving cars before they were using an effective toothbrush. The horror! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health Tagged With: cad/cam technology, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental care, dental technology, dental tools, dental treatment, dental x-rays, dentist office technology, dentistry, digital x-rays, future of dentistry, gum disease treatment, history of dentistry, laser dentistry, oral health technology, root canal procedure, straight teeth, technology news, teeth cleaning

Something to Smile About: The Positives of Perfect Posture

November 4, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Slouchy may be a current fashion trend, but it’s not a good look for your posture. Standing or sitting in the right position affects more than your looks – it can impact your body and smile. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health Tagged With: DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental science, healthy lifestyle, healthy smiles, healthy teeth, jaw alignment, oral and overall health, overall health, posture and confidence, posture and your smile, posture tips, power posing, straight teeth, systemic

Suck it Up: When and How to Pass the Paci and Put the Thumb Down

October 21, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

You’re running late. You’re scrambling to meet a deadline. You’re on the edge of your seat during a scary movie. We’ve all been uncomfortable. What do we do to soothe ourselves? We drink 4 cups of coffee. We bite our nails. We crack our knuckles. We all have habits that help us … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health Tagged With: baby teeth, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dentistry for children, family dental care, healthy teeth, how to get rid of a pacifier, pacifiers, parenting tips, pediatric dentist, straight teeth, thumbsucking, toddler oral health, Toddler tips

Eating with Braces

June 25, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Ever had an intense longing for a caramel apple only to realize your braces will make it difficult? Certain foods can damage your brackets and wires; you can still enjoy most foods with braces. Find out which foods you should avoid while sporting braces and which are okay to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: braces, DDVA, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Virginia, dental health, eat fruits and veggies, foods to avoid that stain teeth, good oral hygiene, healthy eatiing, routine preventative care, straight teeth

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