With dinners, cocktail hours, company celebrations and family gatherings on the calendar this time of year, there are a lot of opportunities to sip on drinks that may stain your smile.[1] Coffee, red wine, soda and tea are all culprits that may dull the whiteness of your teeth. Here are a few ways you can prevent stains from sticking to your smile.
As a dental practice, it’s standard to have a surplus of toothbrushes around the office. Add some holiday cheer to your practice with this colorful wreath:
By signing up for dental insurance, you already made a huge first step. People who have dental insurance report improvements in their overall health and well-being. Be sure to use your benefits to their full benefit.
Halloween is one of the spookiest holidays for teeth — but all candies are not equally frightful. Some of the sweets in your children’s treat bags have the potential to do more damage to teeth than others. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst, we rated the harmfulness of the most popular treats on teeth.
Floss is making headlines, but not in the way we hoped. By now you’ve heard about the Associated Press’ claim that evidence for flossing is “weak and unreliable.” Many dental professionals partially agree: they think flossing is a waste only if you’re not doing it right.
If you visit a Delta Dental network dentist, you won’t have to submit any paperwork – your dentist will submit a claim directly to Delta Dental of Wisconsin on your behalf after your dental appointment.
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Our mouths need professional cleanings. Plaque and tartar buildup happens over time, kind of like how a ceiling fan collects dust. Consistent dental care creates a healthy smile over time, but what can just one cleaning get rid of? A lot.
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Many young children go through a stage where they become extremely choosy about what they eat. Though it’s a normal phase, parents of picky eaters are often concerned about their kids getting proper nutrition (which in turn helps their dentition). If your child refuses to eat anything green or seems to be eating nothing but mac and cheese, don’t fear — we’ve got a few good ways to broaden their mealtime horizons.
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Need to add a dependent to your dental insurance? Ask yourself these five questions first:
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Sending little ones to bed without brushing may not seem like a big deal, but cavities are nearly 100% preventable which is why brushing twice a day is so important.