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![If you have asthma, you probably already know that winter = colder weather = thriving viruses = upper respiratory infections = asthma attacks. What you may not know is that those asthma symptoms can have an impact on your smile.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/7JjCSP7n0sqW2e2OyE0YC4/c8b3e773862746cf03da65c24814be05/Asthma_banner.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Asthma and your oral health
If you have asthma, you probably already know that winter = colder weather = thriving viruses = upper respiratory infections = asthma attacks. What you may not know is that those asthma symptoms can have an impact on your smile.
November 30th, 2018
![Do you have a question about dental insurance for seniors? You’re not the only one! Our support team put together the most commonly asked questions they receive – and their answers! – below.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/1Zkoz3JxliEMSgMKckASk0/bdcf9ac645e13b643b8247c50363f99e/Retiree_Couple_on_Sofa.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Answers to your frequently asked questions about senior dental benefits
Do you have a question about dental insurance for seniors? You’re not the only one! Our support team put together the most commonly asked questions they receive – and their answers! – below.
November 28th, 2018
![A vegan diet is proven to be safe, although it may have some unintended consequences for oral health. According to the American Dietetic Association, nearly anyone can live a healthy life without meat, but giving up traditional sources of nutrients can increase the risk for gum disease.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/3RayhSrUbm8s42YWi20yWS/69e045513a14525ca2ac3b57f0e947b2/Carrots_greens_vegetables.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Vegan diets and oral health
A vegan diet is proven to be safe, although it may have some unintended consequences for oral health. According to the American Dietetic Association, nearly anyone can live a healthy life without meat, but giving up traditional sources of nutrients can increase the risk for gum disease.
November 16th, 2018
![Nutrition is vital for your entire body – including your gums! In recognition of Good Nutrition Month, take a moment this November to learn which nutrients help prevent gum disease.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/3Ac8BC1wiQcA0SQKUOEOmm/5cf27204682483fe714999e01ee95d4d/Mother_and_daughter_with_vegetables_drm.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Eating and drinking to promote healthy gums
Nutrition is vital for your entire body – including your gums! In recognition of Good Nutrition Month, take a moment this November to learn which nutrients help prevent gum disease.
November 7th, 2018
![Anything from measles to cancer, blood diseases to bulimia can be detected in the mouth.
In fact, for many years, associations have been reported between the health of the mouth and medical conditions. One such association is with diabetes and periodontal disease (also known as gum disease).](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/5Z7SxClGxOCwywOC0Ss2YS/b1aad61517328c4a13d5e28ca955b92d/3.6.14-Diabetes-and-the-Dentist.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Diabetes and oral health: The connection
Anything from measles to cancer, blood diseases to bulimia can be detected in the mouth. In fact, for many years, associations have been reported between the health of the mouth and medical conditions. One such association is with diabetes and periodontal disease (also known as gum disease).
November 5th, 2018
![If you suffer from migraines, you’re not alone – in fact, you’re part of a group that includes more than 38 million Americans. But did you know that your oral health may be playing a part in your condition?](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/2AHpxZz70swkmcsSeCm2qG/8ae238e2a7385223ca4d587c7d774944/Employee_with_Headache.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Related: Migraines and oral health
If you suffer from migraines, you’re not alone – in fact, you’re part of a group that includes more than 38 million Americans. But did you know that your oral health may be playing a part in your condition?
October 23rd, 2018
![You might share everything with your partner, from bites off your dinner plate to your car. But there’s one thing you should hold back on: Your toothbrush.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/l3S5PsdW3AcA4Q0aqmKes/64e5b466d0ebacf682c239631f87a1d1/Retiree_Couple_Brushing_Teeth.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Be selfish with your toothbrush
You might share everything with your partner, from bites off your dinner plate to your car. But there’s one thing you should hold back on: Your toothbrush.
October 18th, 2018
![At Delta Dental, we’re proud to offer both Delta Dental PPO™ and Delta Dental Premier® networks to our members. The unique dual network gives members the opportunity to choose from a broader selection of dentists. No other national dental carrier comes close to the size of our network:](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/511asv8Oli2oyiQisouw06/eb56c409a4c8f9bd0a05d732c1573cb8/December_Save-Money-with-In-Network-Dentists.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Largest network, largest savings
At Delta Dental, we’re proud to offer both Delta Dental PPO™ and Delta Dental Premier® networks to our members. The unique dual network gives members the opportunity to choose from a broader selection of dentists. No other national dental carrier comes close to the size of our network:
October 16th, 2018
![Many people identify toothaches with a for-sure tooth cavity, but in fact being able to tell if you have a cavity is a little more complicated. There’s no sure way to identify a cavity without a professional evaluation, so it’s best to see your dentist regularly.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/2s6UzShLFmOq42cS2iWmW4/d5d7d5816a545378e9cf299b3ed26c32/Cavity.jpg?w=600&q=80)
How can I tell if I have a cavity?
Many people identify toothaches with a for-sure tooth cavity, but in fact being able to tell if you have a cavity is a little more complicated. There’s no sure way to identify a cavity without a professional evaluation, so it’s best to see your dentist regularly.
October 11th, 2018