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There’s Something in the Water: Swimming Pools and Your Teeth

July 23, 2015 Delta Dental of Idaho

Chlorine might not be your teeth’s best friend, but don’t let pool chemicals prevent you from diving in!

Cannonball! From workouts to water slides, pools provide endless hours of splashes and smiles. It’s no secret that most pools contain chlorine, a chemical used to kill germs. You might be surprised to learn chlorine can cause more than itchy eyes and green-tinted hair. Pool … [Read more...]

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Camp like a Boss with these 5 Glamping Gadgets

July 14, 2015 Delta Dental of Idaho

Will you be “glamping” in the great outdoors this summer? Make sure to bring along these 5 dental gadgets!

Camping and technology go together like cookies and milk. Actually – forget that – like cookies and something completely unrelated to cookies. Many people think of camping as a way to escape our technology-obsessed world. While that’s true in some respects, savvy individuals are … [Read more...]

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I Scream, You Scream, Your Teeth Scream for Ice Cream!

July 7, 2015 Delta Dental of Idaho

Ice cream is America’s favorite dessert! Your teeth might not be fond of all the sugar, but you don’t have to skip this summer treat:

Ice cream is the most popular dessert in America. What makes a scoop so sinfully sweet? Most commercial ice creams are high in fat and loaded with added sugar. … [Read more...]

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Teens and the Advantages of Risk-taking

June 30, 2015 Delta Dental of Idaho

not all teen risks are bad. here are the advantages:

If you think your teenager is a risk-taker, you’re probably right: dramatic brain changes experienced during adolescence may explain increased exploration. But don’t fret, parents! It’s normal (and necessary) for teenagers to take risks. Prevent teen tooth troubles by … [Read more...]

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The Ultimate Smile

June 2, 2015 Delta Dental of Idaho

delta dental of idaho's smile infographic, fun facts

June is National Smile Month and we’re giddy with grins! All of this smiling has us wondering… Why didn’t people smile in old pictures? Do all smiles mean the same thing? Are there benefits to smiling? Crack the smile code with our latest infographic.     … [Read more...]

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