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Athletes Are Ruining Their Teeth – How, Why, and What to Do

February 10, 2021 By ddnmwordpress

Avoid how other endurance athletes are ruining their teeth by consuming large amounts of sugar during exercise and training.

Many of us have heard throughout our lives that candy is bad for the teeth, and too much sugar will rot them out of your head! Some know more about how the bacteria in the mouth are, in fact, the source of the problem. They love to eat sugar, and they then produce acid that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

National Dentist Day: Why Do You Heart Your Dentist?

February 10, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

For National Dentist Day, we’d like to thank all the dentists in the Delta Dental network for making our mission in the advancement of oral health a reality.

Celebrating dentists on National Dentist Day Every year, National Dentist Day falls on March 6th and it’s one of our favorite days! Some of us love visiting the dentist because we truly enjoy being around them! Others love that minty-fresh feeling you get afterward and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Holiday, Oral Health

Why We Appreciate Dental Assistants | Dental Assistant Recognition week

February 10, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Dental assistants are the backbone in dentist offices all around the world! From assisting in procedures to keeping the office running smoothly, there are so many reasons why we appreciate dental assistants!

When people go to a dental office, they often assume that the dentist does all of the work. While there is no doubt a dentist is important, they rely on their dental assistants heavily. From office management to assisting in dental procedures, we have plenty of reasons why we … [Read more...]

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

National Children’s Dental Health Month: Is Your Child’s Instrument Making Them Ill?

January 4, 2021 By ddnmwordpress

Is your child’s school harboring dangerous bacteria in musical instruments that carry germs? Learn if they’re at risk and how to fix it.

Ah, the sound of young hands making their first attempt at music– it’s something a parent would never forget. Drums? Horns? Orchestra? Band? Does one of these primary-school electives help your child more than another? How do you choose? In tandem with considering your child’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Just For Fun, Oral Health

Tips to Quit Smoking + its Impact on Oral Health

December 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Understanding the toll nicotine takes on our bodies and our mouths – plus these tools to quit smoking - can help you kick the habit.

Wondering how to quit smoking? We’re here to help. It’s estimated that about 50 million Americans have an addiction to nicotine. The type of products vary from e-cigarettes to combustible cigarettes, chew, and snuff. Thankfully, there are many tools available to quit smoking. You … [Read more...]

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

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