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Bloom a Smile with this DIY Tooth Fairy Garden

April 25, 2017 By Caroline Jacobson

Fairy Gardens are hot in the DIY domain—at least according to Pinterest. So why not make one inspired by your favorite tooth collector? Get outside and bring some mini-magic to your backyard! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun Tagged With: DDNM, DDNM Blog, Delta Dental of New Mexico, Delta Dental of New Mexico Blog, diy fairy garden, fairy garden ideas, fairy gardens

3 Recipes to Help You Unknowingly Eat More Vegetables

April 18, 2017 By Caroline Jacobson

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We could all stand to eat more vegetables. Fruit can be friendly (thanks, natural sugars), but broccoli and green beans often go unnoticed. What’s a junk-food fanatic to do when pepperoni pizza sounds a lot better than steamed broccoli? Fake it ‘till you make it! Relax, as we … [Read more...]

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The Problem with Your Biting Habit

April 14, 2017 By Heather Horsey

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An estimated 50% of adults habitually bite their nails. Nail nibbling is one of many body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), which include cheek chewing and cuticle picking. Some people bite because of boredom—the act keeps the body occupied while the mind is bored. Others do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Oral Health Tagged With: bad habits, biting nails, bruxism, canker sores, DDNM, Delta Dental of New Mexico, Delta Dental of New Mexico Blog, fingernails, golden rule of change, lip biting, nail biting, nail biting infection, nervous habits, stop biting, Why do I bite my bails, why do I bite the inside of my cheek, why do I bite the inside of my lip

3 Ways to Decrease Dental Bills

April 5, 2017 By Heather Horsey

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Visiting the dentist can cause anxiety in itself, but what about when it comes time to pay? Instead of skipping the dentist for fear of a big bill, use these 3 tips to get the biggest bang for your buck: … [Read more...]

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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

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