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Memorial Day on the lake is supposed to be about relaxing, not panicking; but dental emergencies can crop up anywhere.
These setbacks don’t discriminate between office cubicles or serene bodies of water. Here are a few of the most common emergencies and what to do until you can get to a dentist.
1) Toothache - first, brush and floss gently, then rinse with warm water. It’s possible that a food particle has gotten wedged somewhere and is causing discomfort. Still sore? Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Do not use heat or place the pain reliever directly on your gums or tooth. Try to stick to fairly soft foods and get to a dentist to have the tooth examined as soon as you can.
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Topics: broken tooth, DDAR, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Arkansas, glass of milk, mouth guards, oral injuries, preventative care, saving your tooth, toothaches, visit dentist regularly
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Ah fair food!
It’s one of life’s most treasured guilty pleasures.
Nothing excites me more about Arkansas Riverfest than devouring a powder sugar topped funnel cake while jamming to today’s finest bands and musicians.
As hard as it is for me to admit, fair food isn’t the friendliest to your teeth.
Now, I’d never suggest you skip the fair food – you have to live a little, right? Instead, follow our 4 tips to stay tooth-friendly, even at Riverfest!
1) Carry water – not only will water keep you hydrated, you can rinse out your mouth after a sugar splurge. Read more…
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Topics: 2013, Arkansas Riverfest, bring floss, brush your teeth, DDAR, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Arkansas, fair food, how to eat fair food, keep teeth healthy, rinse out mouth with water
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Dentistry has come a long way from the days where pain was a normal occurrence after a dental appointment.
Thanks to modern technology, many dental cleanings and procedures are virtually painless. Yet there is still a fear of the dentist that can be connected to the pre-modern dentistry era.
Baby boomers seem to have a higher occurrence of dental phobia. Older adults may not have benefitted from the widespread use of fluoride, which these days, helps keep people out of the dental chair. It’s likely that Baby Boomers have many more cavities than their children and grandchildren. Read more…
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Topics: DDAR, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Arkansas, dental appointments, dental phobia, fluoride, modern technology, painless dental procedures, relax, stress and anxiety, visit dentist regularly
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Topics: avoid tooth decay, Cavity prevention, DDAR, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Arkansas, kids and cavities, Oral Health, preventative care, sealants, toothfairy, visit dentist regularly
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The never-ending good news that comes with pregnancy doesn’t stop at weird cravings and morning sickness. The little bun in your oven can also cause distress in your mouth.
Not only are you more susceptible to gum disease, your gum health can actually affect the health of your baby-to-be! Read more…
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Topics: DDAR, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Arkansas, gestational gingivitis, healthy baby, healthy diet helps oral health, healthy gums, Oral Health, periodontal disease, Pregnancy, visit dentist regularly
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Mother’s Day is Sunday, and you need a gift for mom.
Candy? Perfume? How about the gift of a beautiful smile? Here are five gifts you can give mom to improve her dental health:
Electric toothbrush: An electric toothbrush can help clean mom’s teeth and give her time to hang in the bathroom when she wants a break from the kids (or grandkids). To choose the perfect toothbrush read the recent reviews of electric toothbrushes from Good Housekeeping. Read more…
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Topics: DDAR, Delta Dental, Delta Dental Arkansas, good oral health, holiday shopping, mouth guards, Mouthwash, Perfect Smile, preventative care, Teeth whitening, toothbrush, water picks
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Baby bottle rot is nothing new.
For years dentists have stressed the importance of removing sugary drinks from sippy cups and bottles at bedtime. While it may sooth your baby temporarily, the damage done to their vulnerable teeth can hurt them for a lifetime. The decay occurs when sweet liquids (milk, formula, fruit juice) cling to a baby’s teeth over a long period of time. Read more…
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Topics: Baby teeth, Cavity prevention, children's oral health, DDAR, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Arkansas, drinking water is good for teeth, healthy teeth, Tooth Decay, visit dentist regularly, visit the dentist by age 1
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Trying to get your little one to focus on teeth brushing is like getting them to eat their veggies. Possible, but difficult! To get your child excited about toothbrush time, try singing these fun songs.
Got My Toothbrush
Sung to: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
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Topics: brush for two minutes, brush twice daily, brushing habits, children's oral health, DDAR, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Arkansas, floss regularly, good oral health, preventative care, sing a song
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As a child, did you have the same satisfaction I did when you stuck out your tongue at someone annoying? As great as they are for making a statement, our tongues do more than express distaste for someone’s actions.
They help us eat, speak, taste and digest our food.
Your tongue is made up of many types of tissues and membranes that allow it to move and protect the body from bacteria. Thousands of taste buds that cover the surfaces of your tongue allow your brain to process the taste of different foods you eat. The four common tastes are sweet, sour, bitter and salty.
The tongue helps us digest our food, by keeping it between the upper and lower teeth until it is chewed properly. Its flexibility allows for speech. While you may think the tongue is safe from most harm, there are conditions that can irritate it: Read more…
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Topics: canker sores, DDAR, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Arkansas, Oral Cancer, Oral Health, smoking, taste buds, The tongue, the tongue helps us to speak eat taste and digest our food, the tongue is made up of tissues and membranes
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We have all heard about the negative side effects that result from the use of anabolic steroids – hormonal changes that affect the body’s physique, aggression, acne, heart attacks and liver cancer. But have you ever stopped to consider the connection between the abuse of steroids and your mouth?
Steroid abuse has been found to contribute to gum disease, an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Warning signs of gum disease include: Read more…
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Topics: abuse of steroids, DDAR, Delta Dental, Delta Dental of Arkansas, gum disease, Oral Health, Poor oral health, preventative care, professional dental cleaning, visit dentist regularly, warning signs of gum disease
Memorial Day on the lake is supposed to be about relaxing, not panicking; but dental emergencies can crop up anywhere. 
