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Your Oral Health Could Be Keeping You Up at Night

June 8, 2020 By Delta Dental of New Mexico

Our oral health and sleep habits are connected, and they can indicate that conditions like sleep apnea or habitual nighttime teeth grinding are impacting our rest.

Do you snore or grind your teeth while sleeping? Not only does this lead to a poorer night’s sleep, it can also wake you or your partner up night after night. If your snoring or teeth grinding is impacting your sleep, don’t ignore it any longer, it’s likely to only get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

Healthy Snack Swaps for July 4th – and All Summer Long [INFOGRAPHIC]

June 8, 2020 By Delta Dental of New Mexico

Make easy, healthy swaps when it comes to summer BBQs and 4th of July recipes.

When the fourth of July rolls around each summer, BBQ ingredients and red-white-and-blue desserts can start to pop up all around us. At the grocery store, at work, and especially during summer cook-outs, the 4th of July party food ideas aren’t always the healthiest. We’ve made a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, Recipes and Nutrition

3 Homemade Healthy Popsicles

June 8, 2020 By Delta Dental of New Mexico

Most ice-cold desserts found in the supermarket are packed with added sugar. Do your smile a favor and make your own homemade healthy popsicles.

Ice-cold desserts always taste better during the summer months, but most varieties found in the supermarket are packed with added sugar. Do your smile a favor and make your own homemade healthy popsicles. Fruit Infused Water Pops Ingredients Sliced fruit (add your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, Recipes and Nutrition

How to Maintain Good Oral Health When You Have Arthritis

May 19, 2020 By Delta Dental of New Mexico

Older couple brushing their teeth together.

*Updated September 2026 Key takeaways about maintaining oral health with arthritis: Living with arthritis can make everyday activities more difficult, and oral hygiene is no exception. Tasks like brushing and flossing may require extra effort when you're dealing with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Teledentistry Can Bring Answers in a Time of Uncertainty

May 19, 2020 By Delta Dental of New Mexico

Teledentistry can bring assurance and answers to both dentists and patients during this unpredictable pandemic.

In a time of uncertainty, we want to provide answers that our members can count on. We’re providing 100 percent coverage for certain exams done via telecommunication. Teledentistry can fill a gap created by a patient’s inability to visit a dental office. Ensuring that only … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

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