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Beat Nervous Habits That Harm Dental Health

June 9, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Feeling nervous? Your anxious habits could be harming your teeth.

Whether it’s prepping for a presentation or planning a party, nervous habits always seem to sneak into our lives—and mouths. Virginia falls in the top 20 for most stressed out states in the nation, so we’re sure nervous habits are in no short supply across our state. … [Read more...]

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Better off Friends than Lovers: 3 Ways to Break-up with Your Sugar Addiction

October 8, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

We all crave sugar. But there are ways to cut ties with this sweet addiction.

No matter how hard we try, we just can’t seem to quit the sweet stuff. In fact, the average American consumes more than 126 grams of sugar per day, making the U.S. the most sugar-obsessed country in the world. It’s common knowledge that too much sugar can harm your weight, … [Read more...]

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