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4 Tips for Maintaining Oral Health in Older Adults

April 2, 2019 Delta Dental of Idaho

For many adults, getting older means they may face unfamiliar oral health concerns. Learn ways to help prevent some of the most common oral health problems in older adults.

For many adults, getting older means they may face unfamiliar oral health concerns. And the population facing these concerns is only getting bigger. By 2060, the U.S. Census Bureau predicts the number of adults 65 and older will reach 98 million. That’s 24% of the U.S. … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Oral Health

Tooth Truths: Oral Cancer Awareness

April 1, 2019 Delta Dental of Idaho

April is Oral Cancer Awareness month, and for good reason. More than 10,000 people die each year from oral cancer even though it is one of the most preventable cancers. Cancer occurs in cells when genetic mutations develop in the DNA of those cells. Typically this means a cell … [Read more...]

Tooth Truths, Tooth Truths - Oral Health

Athletes Are Ruining Their Teeth – How, Why, and What to Do

March 26, 2019 Delta Dental of Idaho

Many of us have heard throughout our lives that candy is bad for the teeth. Our brains are wired to crave sugar, but our teeth and overall health are harmed by it. Actually, our teeth are affected by the bacteria in our mouths that feed on the sugar we eat. And those bacteria … [Read more...]

Health and Fitness

Flossing at Festivals | Sponsoring Treefort Music Fest

March 19, 2019 Delta Dental of Idaho

Treefort Festival has delicious foods and drinks, and our booth will have floss for you to follow up with!

It’s one of the best times of the year in our wonderful state! Idahoans come out of their cabins, break out their light jackets, and head to downtown Boise for the Treefort Music Festival. As we come upon “festival season,” Delta Dental of Idaho wants to make sure you and … [Read more...]

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3 Ways Bad Teeth Brushing is Hurting Your Smile

March 19, 2019 Delta Dental of Idaho

Bad teeth brushing habits like using the wrong brush and brushing too hard can cancel the benefits. Make sure your teeth brushing habits are helping rather than hurting.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing your teeth twice a day to keep your teeth healthy. But poor brushing habits can leave plaque behind, cause receding gum lines, and damage tooth enamel. That means your daily teeth-brushing routine could be going to … [Read more...]

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