March/April
"Spring cleaning" for your teeth
Don’t limit all the “sprucing up” to your house this spring. Make some time for another very important cleaning – a
dental cleaning.
Think you’re not at risk for oral cancer?
You might be surprised. A full 25 percent of cases have no risk factors for the disease.
Learn more about the risk and about
oral cancer screening at your regular dentist visit.
You are what you eat: nutrition and oral health
Improve your body’s ability to protect teeth and gums by eating fruits, vegetables and nuts.
The antioxidants they contain help fight bacteria and inflammation.
Learn more about the connection between the
food you eat and your oral health.
Don’t try this at home!
As tempting as it may sound to save some money by cleaning your teeth at home rather than visiting
a dentist, you could end up spending more money – and doing more harm than good – in the long run.
Learn more about why you should avoid the use of
over-the-counter dental instruments.
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Delta Dental of California
Mid-Atlantic states
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Delta Dental of New York
Delta Dental of Pennsylvania
(and Maryland)
Delta Dental of West Virginia
Delta Dental Insurance Company
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