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Kids and Teens - Delta Dental Insurance
Kids & teens articles
- 3 back-to-school tips for great dental health Oral health and academic performance are connected. Put your kids on the right path with these tips for the school year.
- 5 ways to pack your kids a healthier lunch Try these tips for packing an inexpensive school lunch that’ll also be great for your kids’ teeth.
- 6 tips and tricks for avoiding scary Halloween treats Explore essential Halloween dental tips for kids from dentists to ensure a fun and tooth-friendly holiday. Get expert advice now!
- Baby pacifiers: Pros and cons Should you give your baby a pacifier? Pacifiers come with both benefits and downsides.
- Dental health tips for your teen In the busy lives of teenagers, oral health may not feel like a top priority. However, dental decay is the most common chronic disease in young people.
- Guiding children’s dental care and oral health habits You can help your children form good dental hygiene habits and learn to maintain oral health as they age through preventive care and a balanced diet.
- How do Halloween sweets stack up? What type of Halloween candy is the worst for kids' teeth? And what's the best? Learn which treats do the most harm to your kids' oral health at Halloween.
- How the HPV vaccine can protect your oral health Vaccines aren't just for the flu. Getting vaccinated against human papillomavirus can even help prevent oral cancer.
- Making teeth brushing fun for kids If you feel challenged getting your child to brush his or her teeth, you're not alone. Try some of these helpful tips.
- Preventing Bottle Tooth Decay You could be causing tooth decay by frequently exposing your child's teeth to liquids containing sugars.
- Teens and dental opioids Opioid addiction and abuse is a growing problem among teens. Here's a look at the reasons why, both societal and biological.
- The do’s and don’ts of teething treatments Got a teething baby? Here are the best — and the worst — ways to deal with teething pain.
- What do dentists give out for Halloween? Halloween is almost synonymous with candy and sugar. But what do dentists give out to trick-or-treaters? And which treats do dentists recommend kids avoid during the holiday?
- What to do when your child has a loose baby tooth Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage for children. Here are some important things parents should keep in mind when a child has a loose tooth.
- What to do when your child knocks a tooth loose A child's tooth can be easily knocked out by a fall or a sports accident. Here's what you should know if it happens to your child.
- When should your child first visit the dentist? Most American children don’t visit a dentist for the first time until they’re older than 2 years old, later than recommended by dental professionals.
