Today is World Oral Health Day – an important effort launched in 2013 to unite the globe in awareness of the importance of oral health. Your oral health is much more than straight, white teeth. In fact, your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body. There are several conditions connected to your… Read more »

Five steps to fixing your grin   What do hockey pucks and hard candy have in common? They’re both culprits when it comes to chipping teeth. If you lose a chunk of an incisor, don’t feel bad. Dentists see chipped teeth all the time—especially during hockey season!—and they can often fix you up quickly. 1…. Read more »

Are you still working on some of those leftovers after a huge – and delicious – meal yesterday? Some of that food may still be trying to work its way out from between your teeth, too. It’s the day after Thanksgiving – which makes it National Flossing Day! Take a quick refresher course on the… Read more »

by Leah Kinney, RDH, MS Every year, Delta Dental of Minnesota invites Minnesota’s oral health professionals to its annual symposium to learn and discuss the current state of dentistry and dental practices. The event this year drew more than 200 dental professionals, and hit on timely and important topics – including the concern of opioids… Read more »

Trick-or-treating is one of the best parts of being a kid. Who doesn’t love dressing up and eating a bunch of free candy? Below, dental hygienist Leah shares some tips to help your family have a fun and tooth-friendly Halloween.