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Mar. 7, 2025
Children’s Oral Health
It’s never too early to talk with your kids about the dangers of tobacco, especially given the explosive growth of vaping.
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Mar. 3, 2025
Children’s Oral Health
New findings from the Delta Dental 2025 Original Tooth Fairy Poll® revealed the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year declined by 14% from $5.84 to $5.01.
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Aug. 22, 2024
Children’s Oral Health
The Tooth Fairy tradition is more than just a fun ritual; it’s an important tool for parents to encourage positive oral health habits in children. According to Delta Dental’s 2024 Original Tooth Fairy Poll, over 1 in 3 parents believe these visits help instill good dental practices, with nearly 20% of Tooth Fairies tying their generosity to their child’s dental hygiene.
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Feb. 1, 2024
Children’s Oral Health
Get tips on how to answer common questions from curious kids about the tooth fairy. Keep the magic alive with a deeper understanding of this winged wonder!
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Aug. 22, 2023
Children’s Oral Health
Children have something to smile about as the Tooth Fairy giving reaches a record high. The average value of a single lost tooth during the past year increased 16% from $5.36 to $6.23 per tooth.
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Jul. 20, 2023
Children’s Oral Health
Delta Dental of Illinois offers tips to help prevent health-related school absences This school year, Delta Dental of Illinois wants to remind Illinois parents to include a dental appointment on the back-to-school checklist. Having a healthy smile can help improve kids' concentration and performance in the classroom and may help reduce school absences.
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Aug. 25, 2022
Children’s Oral Health
Remember that old iconic image of a loose tooth being pulled by a string tied to a doorknob? Slam! Problem solved.
Fortunately, there’s a much easier and gentler way to help children when they have a loose baby tooth.
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Aug. 19, 2022
Children’s Oral Health
According to findings of the 2022 Original Tooth Fairy Poll® released by Delta Dental of Illinois, the Tooth Fairy visited 79% of homes across the country with children ages 6-12 who have lost teeth.
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Jul. 13, 2022
Children’s Oral Health
Most people’s upper front teeth slightly overlap their lower front teeth. In most cases, it’s so slight that it’s not noticeable. Even when the upper teeth overlap more than normal (overbite) or stick out too far forward (overjet), it’s usually a minor issue that doesn’t need treatment. It’s a different case for a child who has an excessive overbite or overjet. Here’s why these conditions cause concerns.
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Feb. 23, 2022
Children’s Oral Health
Historically, the Midwest has been at the bottom of the Tooth Fairy’s pay scale — kids in the heartland received the least amount of money for a lost tooth for many years. However, in 2022 the region got a 61-cent pay raise, climbing ahead in national rankings.
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Jan. 14, 2022
Children’s Oral Health
Cavities, also known as tooth decay, are one of the most common chronic diseases among children. The good news is that cavities are nearly 100% preventable. Here’s how to keep your young child’s smile healthy from the very start.
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Apr. 7, 2021
Children’s Oral Health
Helping kids with autism have healthier smiles. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects people differently, and there is no “typical” profile of autism. Some with autism may not experience problems with dental check-ups, but for others, especially those who are sensitive to light, sound or touch, routine dental visits can be particularly challenging. Maintaining good oral health habits such as brushing and flossing can also be difficult.
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Feb. 18, 2021
Children’s Oral Health
When a child is born, getting medical coverage is a priority. But it’s also important to have dental coverage, too. This guide to dental coverage for children helps provide everything you need to know.
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Feb. 10, 2021
Children’s Oral Health
Regular teeth grinding or clenching, also known as bruxism, can begin as soon as a child’s teeth appear. It occurs more frequently in children, adolescents and young adults than in middle-aged and older adults — and is particularly common in toddlers and preschoolers.
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Sep. 1, 2020
Children’s Oral Health
If your child’s mouth is injured, the situation should be addressed immediately to reduce the risk of permanent damage.
Since you can’t be with your kids 24/7, it’s important for them to know how to handle a dental emergency. Here’s a guide that can help your kids understand steps to take and the importance of fast action in case of emergency.
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Sep. 11, 2019
Children’s Oral Health
Teething — the process of baby teeth coming through the gums — begins with most babies about six months after birth. While teething pain caused by sore or tender gums can be relatively mild for some babies, others may experience discomfort.