Delta Dental

 

Learn More
Read more articles
Dental cavity quiz
Oral health videos
Just for kids
About your benefits
Questions about Dental Wire?
Editor: Heidi Fite
dentalwire@delta.org
www.deltadentalins.com
Free Dental Wire newsletter
Subscribe

 

Dental Wire
Dental health information to help you
keep your teeth for a lifetime.
 Volume 5, Issue 6
 November/December 2009

 

Holiday sweets can be tough on teeth
The winter holidays are known for sweet treats and tempting goodies, but that doesn't mean that you have to end up at the dentist with cavities in January.

 
Can your toothbrush make you sick?
You may have heard talk about the germs that can live on your toothbrush and wondered if it’s cause for concern. However, a simple regimen for toothbrush care is effective and sufficient to remove most microorganisms from your toothbrush and limit the spread of disease.

 
Men: Looking for a job? Visit the dentist!
More men are climbing back into the dental chair for a surprising reason – the job search. A great smile has a lot of value in the business world.

 
Canker sores: causes and treatments
Canker sores can be quite painful, especially when talking or eating. Learn more about what causes them and how you can minimize the pain and speed the healing process.

 

Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental Insurance Company together with our affiliate companies (Delta Dental of Delaware, Delta Dental of the District of Columbia, Delta Dental of New York, Delta Dental of West Virginia) represent one of the country's largest dental benefits delivery systems, administering benefits to 24 million people in 15 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.