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Mar. 29, 2022
Recipes
Ingredients: 12 large eggs ¼ cup creamy salad dressing or low-fat mayo Salt and ground black pepper to taste Hot sauce ¼ teaspoon dry mustard 4 drops red food coloring 4 drops blue food coloring 4 drops green food coloring 3 cups water Directions: Place eggs into a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and... More »
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Dec. 8, 2018
General oral health
Holidays are a great time to spend with family, and laughing with relatives is one of the best parts of the season. Whether you're barely giggling or totally cracking up, laughter can have positive effects on your oral and overall health. Read on to learn what a good laugh can do for you. Reduce your... More »
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Sep. 27, 2018
General oral health
Delta Dental of Illinois covers the smiles of 2 million individuals nationwide, and we know first-hand the importance of oral health and its connection to well-being for both adults and children. For this reason, we recently commissioned the sixth annual Delta Dental of Illinois Children's Oral Health Survey and Adult's Oral Health and Well-Being Survey.... More »
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Jun. 4, 2018
General oral health
Pain in mouth is leading cause of unplanned visit to dental chair reveals Delta Dental survey The midyear mark is fast approaching. Have you had a dental exam this year? According to a recent national survey from Delta Dental, many adults do not seek out proactive dental care and confess to visiting the dentist less... More »
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Mar. 27, 2018
Recipes
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, diced 1 jalapeno pepper, diced and seeded 1 large red bell pepper, diced 1 large green bell pepper, diced 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced 1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained 2/3 cup chopped red onion 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons lime... More »
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Mar. 12, 2018
General oral health
It's common to indulge in a libation or two – but will your smile feel the effects the next day? Here are a few ways to combat potential oral health issues while raising your glass in a toast. Stay hydrated. Drinks containing spirits are especially drying to the mouth. A... More »
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Mar. 1, 2018
General oral health
You may not discover a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, but there are other ways rainbows can make you smile this month. These colorful fruits and veggies are full of flavor and will help keep your smile sparkling. Red: Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C,... More »
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Feb. 28, 2018
Children’s Oral Health
Tooth Fairy payouts dip 15 percent in Midwest Illinois kids still pocket more than $9 million for lost baby teeth The Tooth Fairy tightened her purse strings after an all-time high payout for lost teeth in 2016. According to the Original Tooth Fairy Poll, sponsored by Delta Dental, the going rate for a lost tooth... More »
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Feb. 26, 2018
General oral health
Whether you're hosting your book club or throwing a game-day bash, you can help your guests take care of their smiles as well as their taste buds. Rosé?1 No way. Champagne, prosecco and rosé may be having their moment in the spotlight, but these trendy tipples can be hard on tooth enamel because of their... More »
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Feb. 19, 2018
General oral health
Celebrate President's Day. To mark the holiday that honors presidents of the United States, we're taking a look at a job that comes with a little less fanfare: the presidents' dentist. If you find it hard to carve time out of your busy day to go to the dentist, imagine how difficult... More »
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Jan. 22, 2018
Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup milk ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups cooked broccoli or broccoli-cauliflower mix 1 teaspoon chopped onion ½ bouillon cube Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree. Then heat the broccoli mixture in the microwave for five minutes or until warm. Top with extra shredded cheese... More »
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Dec. 12, 2017
Children’s Oral Health
Families across the U.S. have welcomed Elf on the Shelf, Mensch on a Bench or other toys to get their kids to embrace good behavior around the holidays. But the elves and their pals don't have to limit their lessons to the season – why not use them to promote good oral health habits? Here... More »
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Dec. 4, 2017
General oral health
Family gatherings, cookie decorating, work celebrations, friend get-togethers, school performances – calendars fill up quickly during the holiday season. When the days are jam-packed, it's easy to skip an evening brushing session or munch on sweets instead of healthy snacks. The occasional slip-up won't harm your oral health – just don't make it a habit.... More »
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Sep. 13, 2017
In the Community
This fall, pre-kindergarten through third-grade students will learn invaluable oral health lessons from Tooth Wizard and PlaqueMan through the Land of Smiles program. Provided by Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the educational program teaches good oral health habits to help battle tooth decay and prevent dental-related school absences. Although largely preventable, more than half of... More »
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Aug. 7, 2017
Children’s Oral Health
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to help kids brush up on good oral health habits with a new book or two. Books on oral health can be a good way to get children excited about being independent and learning how to take care of their teeth on their own (with a little assistance!). Kick... More »
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Jul. 15, 2017
General oral health
Exercise can be great for your lungs. It also strengthens muscles, helps prevent heart disease and obesity, builds endurance and even improves your mood. But it may not be so great for your teeth. According to the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, athletes who train frequently tend to have more cavities and tooth erosion than those who train or exercise less.... More »