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Dentistry in 1945 looked nothing like it does today – and this fascinating and somewhat prophetic 1945 Star Tribune article is proof.

Visiting the dentist is fun! Below, Dental Hygienist Leah explores what kids can expect to see and experience at their very first dental appointment.

Understanding the threats to our teeth is crucial to keeping them healthy. The primary culprits for tooth loss are decay (cavities) and periodontal disease. Tooth decay is the gradual breakdown of the tooth’s enamel. Periodontal disease attacks the gum tissue, ligaments, and bone that support the teeth.

Need to find a way to sneak some healthier options into your children’s Christmas stockings this year? Here are six fun stocking stuffers to help kids keep their teeth and mouths healthy.

You spend a lot of time using toothpaste. If you're diligent about brushing for the recommended two minutes twice a day, you'll spend 24 hours brushing your teeth every year! But in all that time, have you ever stopped to investigate the contents of the tube? The ingredients list can be long and full of terms you're likely not familiar with. Let us interpret for you.

Understand your dental benefits. Find out what your benefits cover and what they don't cover.

When we talk about diabetes, we talk about sugar intake – and for good reason. Regulating blood sugar is crucial to staying healthy with diabetes. But as medical knowledge has increased, the connection between diabetes and oral health has become clear – and we’ve done our best to help people understand the connection.

Major changes often have a way of affecting many more parts of our lives than we originally anticipate. Often, our health benefits – including dental – are affected. Whether retirement, recent job loss, a switch to self-employment or an addition to your family, establishing dental benefits is a crucial part of supporting your overall health. No matter your situation, Delta Dental offers seamless options to continue previous benefits or start new ones entirely.

Each time you visit the dentist, you’ll receive an Explanation of Benefits following the visit. This document is not a bill. Rather, it provides a breakdown of your dental benefits and how your recent dentist visit impacted them.