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When to Wean: Pacifier Use and Your Child’s Smile

January 24, 2017 By Sara Fossum

When to Wean: Pacifier Use and Your Child’s Smile

Babies and toddlers will turn to a pacifier or thumb as a source of comfort. During the first few years, these sucking habits aren’t harmful and are part of the natural coping process. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health Tagged With: baby dental health, children's dental health, Delta Dental of New Mexico, Delta Dental of New Mexico Blog, dental health, dental health for children, oral health, pacifier, parenting, parenting tips

4 Games to Keep Kids Entertained in Your Waiting Room (+ PRINTABLES!)

January 17, 2017 By Caroline Jacobson

4 Games to Keep Kids Entertained in Your Waiting Room (+ PRINTABLES!)

Waiting rooms aren’t the most exciting place to be, but you can incorporate crafts and games to keep the kiddos entertained. Here are 3 ways you can make your waiting room full of fun: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Just For Fun

Children’s Dental Coverage: Subject to Change?

January 10, 2017 By Heather Horsey

Children’s Dental Coverage: Subject to Change?

Potential changes in pediatric dental coverage for 2017 could have an impact on children’s oral health. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Dental Benefits Tagged With: 2016 election, 2017, changes in dental care, changes in healthcare, coverage, DDNM, Delta Dental of New Mexico, Delta Dental of New Mexico Blog, dental care, dental coverage, dental health, dental insurance, dental plan, healthcare, insurance, new administration, new policy, oral health, Trump administration

3 Ways Your Body Can Adjust to New Time Zones

December 27, 2016 By Caroline Jacobson

3 Ways Your Body Can Adjust to New Time Zones

Your body is dependent on its internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, to run smoothly. It coordinates internal systems to regulate your hormones, which affect appetite, mood and energy. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness Tagged With: circadian rhythm, health and wellness, internal clock, jet lag tips, jet lag tricks, overall health, time change hacks, time change tips, time change tricks

Covering Your Adopted Child

December 20, 2016 By Sara Fossum

Covering Your Adopted Child

Adoption is a special time for both the child and the parents. But as any new parent knows, there’s a lot of paperwork that goes into the process. And adding your child to your health and dental plan is no exception. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits Tagged With: adopted children benefits, adopted children insurance, adopted children tips, children benefits, children dental benefits, children insurance, Delta dental, Delta Dental of New Mexico, Delta Dental of New Mexico Blog, parenting, parenting tips

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