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3 Products You Shouldn’t Leave in a Hot Car

July 14, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Your car can reach up to 140 degrees in the summer. Don’t leave these products in the heat!

Once you park at the pool, you can’t wait to cool off with a dive into the deep end. But while you’re cooling off, your car could be heating to as much as 160 degrees. And just like you during yard work, items left in your car start to sweat. Don’t leave these 3 items in the … [Read more...]

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Top 3 Eco-Friendly Toothbrush Textiles to Try

March 31, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

The plastic in your toothbrush can cause environmental harm! How to reduce the impact.

Each year, 4.7 billion toothbrushes end up in landfills. Because most toothbrushes are made of plastic, they never biodegrade. But what are you supposed to do? Keep the same toothbrush throughout your entire life? Or worse, skip on a new brush all together? Fortunately, there … [Read more...]

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5 Easy Ways for Dental Practices to Go Green Now

March 17, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Being an environmentally friendly business doesn’t have to be hard! Try these 5 simple steps.

When it comes to eco-friendly dentistry, it’s not easy being green. After all, installing solar panels at the office is not a one-and-done project. … [Read more...]

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Beyond the Toothbrush: Oral Health Helpers

March 15, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

There’s more to dental care than your toothbrush!

There’s no substitute for regular brushing, flossing and dental visits, but these oral health helpers could be great additions to your dental care routine. They test your toothbrush techniques and can take your teeth to the next level of clean. … [Read more...]

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5 Times You Shouldn’t Brush

December 10, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Yes, there are times when you shouldn’t brush your teeth. Learn more:

Is it possible to overdo a good thing*? Like eating too many cookies or getting too much sleep, oral hygiene is no exception. Here are 5 times when brushing your teeth isn’t such a good idea. *For the record, we think brushing your teeth is a GREAT thing. … [Read more...]

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