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Mar. 14, 2023
Recipes
Ingredients: 1 ½ frozen bananas ¾ cup canned coconut milk 1 ½ cups fresh spinach 10-15 fresh mint leaves 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and add a mint leaf for garnish, if desired. Enjoy!
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May 4, 2016
General oral health
This Women's Health Month, Learn How Life Changes Affect Oral Health Everyone needs to practice good oral health habits to guard against tooth decay, periodontal disease and other health concerns. However, due to the changing hormone levels that women experience from certain birth control, pregnancy or menopause, women have some oral health concerns that men... More »
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Nov. 12, 2015
In the Community
As part of its commitment to improve children's oral health in Illinois, the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, awarded $149,165 to 16 organizations through its Community Grants Program. These organizations were selected as a result of their dedication and commitment to help improve access to oral... More »
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Apr. 15, 2015
General oral health
Every year as April 15 approaches, we can all get a little stressed and frazzled as we work to file our taxes by the deadline. Even though Tax Day can be stressful, it's important to take the time to de-stress and learn how stress can affect your teeth. Stress can impact your oral health and possibly cause... More »
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Apr. 6, 2015
General oral health
Thanks to technological advances, medical knowledge and early detection, we've seen some progress in the fight against oral cancer over the last 30 years. About 60 percent of people diagnosed with oral cancer will survive for at least five years.1 Although survival rates have risen steadily, oral cancer is a serious condition, and it's important... More »
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Jul. 8, 2014
In the Community
The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation awarded its second annual $100,000 Wisdom Tooth Award to the dental clinic at St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center to help improve the oral health of underserved Illinois children,particularly those with special needs. “The St. Bernard Hospital Dental Center is one of the few facilities providing oral health... More »
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Apr. 23, 2014
General oral health
Even if you feel like a teenager at heart, hitting the golden years might mean that your teeth need extra attention. Good dental behaviors remain vital to the health of your teeth. Seniors should continue to brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and floss once a day. Despite having many of the same oral health...
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Apr. 15, 2014
General oral health
Growing up, your parents probably encouraged you to choose milk as your mealtime beverage. As a child, their reasoning was irrelevant to you. Either you drank your milk, or you were stuck with water. Now that you're an adult, you still might not know the benefits of a tall glass of milk. Well, milk is... More »
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Jan. 23, 2014
General oral health
Trying a different diet in 2014? Changing the way you eat can sometimes mean cutting back on foods such as red meat, or even going vegetarian entirely. What you eat (or don't eat) has an impact on your oral health. If you're eliminating certain foods, you'll need to get the nutrients they provided from other... More »
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Jan. 14, 2014
General oral health
If you're making a 2014 New Year's resolution, you're not alone. One study estimates that 45 percent of Americans set goals for themselves at the start of every year. Fast forward 12 months, however, and only eight percent of resolution-makers can say those goals were actually accomplished. This year, be part of the eight percent... More »
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Jan. 2, 2014
General oral health
It's the New Year – a time for resolutions, fresh beginnings and saying “goodbye” to the bad habits of yesteryear. As the countdown starts, don't drop the ball on your oral health. This year, resolve to do good by your mouth by ramping up your oral health habits and banishing bad behaviors once and for... More »
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Oct. 29, 2013
General oral health
A little bit of stress is a normal part of daily life. When stress builds up though, it can be a real monster. High stress levels can lead to teeth grinding, jaw clenching, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. To dodge these dangerous side effects of stress, give these tips a try.
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Oct. 15, 2013
Dental benefit information
Illinois residents are now able to purchase dental insurance through the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace – “Get Covered Illinois”. The Marketplace opened on Oct 1, 2013 and will run through March 31, 2014. “Better access to dental coverage is an important step toward improving the oral health of Illinois residents, particularly children” said Bernard Glossy,... More »
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Aug. 29, 2013
General oral health
It's a sad truth: More than 10 million teens and young adults in the U.S. suffer from eating disorders. Conditions such as anorexia and bulimia are dangerous to overall health, but they can also be extremely harmful to oral health. Bulimia is characterized by eating binges, followed by an effort to get rid of the...
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Aug. 22, 2013
Recipes
Cool down with these healthy, calcium-packed pops. It's just a lucky coincidence that they are tooth-friendly too! Ingredients: 8-oz. low-sugar juice of your choice ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt Popsicle sticks Directions: Fill two-thirds of ice pop molds or small paper cups with the juice. Top with about two tablespoons of yogurt or... More »
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Jul. 25, 2013
Children’s Oral Health
July 28 is National Parent's Day so what better a time to chat about how you can help set your little ones on the right path to pearly whites, because good dental habits can be fun if taught right! Common mistakes for little ones are overusing toothpaste and brushing too hard. Luckily, preventive dental care...