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Dental Wire
Dental health information to help you
keep your teeth for a lifetime.
 Volume 5, Issue 5
 September/October 2009

 

Halloween treats can play tricks on children’s teeth
You may not be able to prevent your child from eating candy — but you can take active steps to prevent tooth decay and promote good nutrition all year long.
 
Stressed out? Your dentist can tell
Financial, family, work and other stresses can all take a toll on your teeth. Learn more about how the signs of stress can show up in your mouth and what you can do about it.
 
Acid reflux – your dentist may notice before you do
Never have heartburn? That doesn’t mean you don’t have acid reflux. The good news is that if you have acid reflux, your dentist can detect symptoms of this disease during your regular oral examination.
 
Know someone looking for individual dental coverage?
Dental insurance helps protect you from unexpected dental expenses and makes it easier to afford the regular checkups, cleanings and other preventive treatments you need to keep your mouth healthy. Learn more about the dental benefits plans that Delta Dental offers for individuals, families and seniors and see what plans are available in your state.

 

Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental Insurance Company together with our affiliate companies (Delta Dental of Delaware, Delta Dental of the District of Columbia, Delta Dental of New York, Delta Dental of West Virginia) represent one of the country's largest dental benefits delivery systems, administering benefits to 24 million people in 15 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.