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Show Your Smile Some Love | Fall in Love with Oral Health

January 27, 2022 Team Collaborative

Good oral health plays a big role when it comes to our love lives.

How much do you think your smile plays into your love life? A Delta Dental survey finds that three-quarters of the nation's women consider good oral health to be one of the sexiest qualities in a partner! If it's not up to par, their partner can count on fewer kisses and possibly … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Idaho, Oral Health, Smiles Through Idaho

Lower Risk of Oral Cancer Linked to Flossing, Dentist Visits

October 11, 2021 Team Collaborative

Researchers have discovered that people who don’t floss daily are more likely to develop oral cancer. Learn more to protect your health:

Flossing is an important oral health habit that promotes a healthy mouth and body. Yet, in a recent survey only 16 percent of Americans of respondents, said they always floss once a day. When asked why they don’t floss, participants stated it was too time-consuming, it’s … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Idaho, Oral Health

Why our smile is our superpower

September 10, 2021 Team Collaborative

Get ready to celebrate Smile Power Day by brushing up on our top 3 smile superpowers!

With comic books and movie adaptions making up a large part of modern entertainment, it’s easy to wonder about having superpowers. While many wish for super strength or the ability to fly, what many folks don’t realize is that they already have a superpower right under their … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

Saved by a Straw: Oral Health Benefits of Drinking Through a Straw

July 7, 2021 Delta Dental of Idaho

Straws get flack for contributing to pollution, but some individuals like older adults rely on single-use straws to get through the day with adequate hydration.

Straws have become an icon in the fight against non-reusable plastics. Plastic straws make up about 7% of plastic product waste found in the U.S., and they’ve been a recent topic for state legislatures including Washington and California. Both businesses and cities are urging … [Read more...]

Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

Sugar-Free Summer Drinks

May 18, 2021 Delta Dental of Idaho

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 too.

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.  Sipping sugary drinks without moderation can lead to tooth decay, and … [Read more...]

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