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Oct. 14, 2020
Pregnancy Tips for Dental Health
Healthy Living
Back pain, morning sickness, fatigue, hunger — it's hard to know exactly what to expect when you're expecting. Your teeth may seem secondary to other symptoms, but they matter more than you realize. Here's how to keep your smile glowing throughout your pregnancy:
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Sep. 15, 2020
Rethink Your Drink | Water Week
Healthy Living
The Rethink Your Drink program helps this mission by encouraging kids to drink more water throughout the day to support their oral and overall health.
Delta Dental of Iowa’s Rethink Your Drink Educational Kits are free for all Iowa schools to use
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Sep. 3, 2020
Your Oral Health Could Be Keeping You Up at Night
Healthy Living
Our oral health and sleep habits are connected, and they can indicate that conditions like sleep apnea or habitual nighttime teeth grinding are disrupting our sleep.
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Sep. 3, 2020
What can you control about back to school? Make sure kids are keeping their preventive health check-ups.
Healthy Living
One important way to maintain some semblance of normalcy is to make sure you have scheduled your back to school physicals or wellness checks, eye and dental appointments. Even though our regular activities may have changed, it’s important to try to keep those preventive care appointments to avoid controllable issues in the future.
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Jul. 29, 2020
Best Foods for Your Teeth: Fruits and Vegetables Edition
Healthy Living
If you or your children are in the habit of eating junk food daily, it's not fair to expect healthy teeth. The good news is that tooth decay is nearly 100% preventable. Learn to maintain a healthy, balanced diet and follow a good daily dental care routine here.
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Jun. 30, 2020
Eating Apples with Braces | More Harm than Good?
Healthy Living
Eating apples with braces can cause serious damage to braces. Read our tips for enjoying this fruit without ruining your braces.
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Jun. 8, 2020
Sugar-Free Summer Drinks
Healthy Living
Summertime means we’re reaching for something cold and refreshing more often to keep us hydrated. Sometimes that means grabbing a sports drink, soda or juice loaded with sugar—but it doesn’t have to.
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May 19, 2020
Healthy Snack Swaps for July 4th - and All Summer Long [INFOGRAPHIC]
Healthy Living
Make easy, healthy swaps when it comes to summer BBQs and 4th of July recipes.
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Apr. 13, 2020
When Do I Need to Change My Toothbrush?
Healthy Living
One of the most important and easy tasks to do to keep healthy is to remember to change your toothbrush every once and a while. When do I need to change my toothbrush?
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Apr. 13, 2020
How to Keep Your Smile Healthy While Your Dentist’s Office is Closed
Healthy Living
With stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, people are not following our “normal” daily routines, but it’s more important than ever to continue healthy oral and overall health habits. Here are some tips on how to keep your smile healthy while your dentist office is closed.
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Apr. 8, 2020
How to Handle Dental Emergencies During COVID-19
Healthy Living
Dental emergencies can be just as frightening as medical emergencies, especially during a pandemic. To feel more calm and in control, learn how to handle a dental emergency during COVID-19.
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Mar. 17, 2020
Are Your Office Goodie Bags Eco-Friendly?
Healthy Living
Environmental consciousness is good for the planet and for your practice. Learn more about ensuring your office goody bags have a small footprint.
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Mar. 17, 2020
Springtime Toothaches | Allergies and Sinus Pressure in Iowa
Healthy Living
Allergies and sinus pressure can lead to a toothache if left untreated. Learn how to keep seasonal allergies at bay.
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Feb. 21, 2020
Saint Patrick’s Day: Alcohol and Your Teeth
Healthy Living
The drinking that comes along with St. Patrick’s Day can lead to tooth decay, so get in front of the problem by celebrating with a dash of oral health in mind!
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Jan. 20, 2020
What E-Cigarettes Do to Your Tooth's Surface
Healthy Living
The ADA reports that the harmful effects of e-cigarettes now includes causing cavities.
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Nov. 27, 2019
Keeping Your Eyes and Smile Healthy When Living with Diabetes
Healthy Living
November is American Diabetes Month and according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) nearly 30 million adults and children are living with diabetes in the U.S. If you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, there are connections between diabetes and dental and vision health. What are they? Read this blog to find out.
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