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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 »
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Dec. 1, 2016
General oral health
The winter issue of Grin!, Delta Dental of Illinois' quarterly member magazine is now available to view online and on the Grin! mobile app for Android and Apple devices. Here's what you'll find in the winter issue: Top dental trends. See what innovations entered the dental industry during 2016. What's in your toothpaste? Learn what five common ingredients are found in toothpaste. How does dual... More »
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Sep. 4, 2016
General oral health
The fall issue of Grin!, Delta Dental of Illinois' quarterly member magazine is now available to view online and on the Grin! mobile app for Android and Apple devices. Here's what you'll find in the fall issue: Help your smile be prepared. See what five items your dental hygienist would like you to keep handy. Stamp out your smoking habit.... More »
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Jun. 13, 2016
Children’s Oral Health
Hey dads: how often do you talk about healthy behaviors with your child? June is Men's Health Month, and with Father's Day right around the corner, it's time you pass on some fatherly wisdom about oral health habits. Start these five conversations about oral health with your child this month, and know that you could... More »
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Jun. 6, 2016
General oral health
The summer issue of Grin!, Delta Dental of Illinois' quarterly member magazine is here. Here's what you'll find in the summer issue: Toothsome travel tips. Help keep a healthy smile while traveling this summer. Dental phobias. Learn about four different oral health phobias. The most smile-friendly concession choices. Find out which ball park treats you should enjoy... More »
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Jan. 27, 2015
General oral health
Visiting the dentist helps maintain good oral and overall health. It also provides a great opportunity to ask your dentist important questions. In between those visits, Delta Dental of Illinois offers a great tool to provide Illinois residents with dental resources and helpful oral health information. The Delta Dental of Illinois website now includes “Your... More »
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Jan. 13, 2015
Children’s Oral Health
Delta Dental of Illinois proudly announces Grin for Kids, a special edition of Grin! Magazine. Grin for Kids features a variety of helpful and educational articles centered around the importance of good oral health for children. From a fun, healthy recipe to craft projects you can do with your children, there are plenty of kid-friendly... More »
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Dec. 3, 2014
General oral health
This holiday season, it's important to keep your oral health a top priority. Improper flossing techniques, tooth grinding and sharing utensils can land you on the dental Naughty List. There are simple tips and tricks you can take to get back into your dentist's good graces in time for the holidays. Using a hard-bristled toothbrush... More »
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