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Nov. 27, 2018
Dental Health
Adding a dentist interview to your to-do list, combined with building trust, will make a world of difference if you have anxiety about the dentist.
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Nov. 13, 2018
Dental Health
If you’re a parent considering braces for your child, read these answers to frequently asked questions about braces.
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Nov. 6, 2018
Dental Health
DIY dental care can be disastrous. It can lead to a more painful smile than you started with!
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Oct. 16, 2018
Dental Health
Halloween costumes don’t have to be complicated! Here’s 3 of our clever costumes to DIY: a Tooth Fairy, a vampire, and a dentist costume for children.
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Oct. 9, 2018
Dental Health
Eat caramel with braces and risk compromising the strength of your braces. Avoid extending treatment time. Don't eat these candies with braces.
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Sep. 25, 2018
Dental Health
Whether your braces are on for 6 months or 2 years, it’s important to develop proper brushing habits with braces right away.
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Sep. 11, 2018
Dental Health
Are the risks that cough drops pose to your smile more trouble than they’re worth? Here’s some advice for choosing the best sugar-free cough drops.
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Aug. 21, 2018
Dental Health
As parents, we make sure our kids have the standard safety equipment they need for sports, but in many sports, mouthguards are not required. As kids of all ages are heading back to school and participating in fall sports, parents should consider a variety of factors when deciding whether or not to invest in a mouthguard.
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Aug. 6, 2018
Dental Health
Have you ever breathed into your hand to “test” if you have bad breath? If you do, you’re not alone. In fact, up to 50% of people in the US suffer some degree of bad breath, or that fancy, medical term - halitosis.
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Jul. 31, 2018
Dental Health
Many adults experience extreme dental phobia and avoid regular checkups. The trouble is avoiding the dentist can actually make things worse in the long run.
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Jul. 24, 2018
Dental Health
Your daily vitamin (yes, we’re even talking about your gummy vitamins) has benefits beyond your body — your smile needs vitamins and minerals to be healthy too.
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Jun. 12, 2018
Dental Health
When even that root canal couldn't do the trick with a tooth infection, your dentist may suggest an apicoectomy. Learn what to expect here.
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May 15, 2018
Dental Health
This recipe for healthy corn muffins replaces granulated sugar with 1-3 teaspoons of raw honey for a light hint of sweetness without the guilt.
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May 1, 2018
Dental Health
New to aligners in lieu of the bulkier braces? Learn to keep your yours much cleaner with these four quick tips.
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Apr. 24, 2018
Dental Health
Become wiser on the subject of wisdom teeth and have all of your questions answered as Delta Dental of Iowa explores what we know about them.
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Apr. 11, 2018
Dental Health
Smokeless tobacco, supposedly easier to mask than other products, is a dental disaster. Always avoid it, and if you've already started, it isn't too late to quit.
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