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Find the Right Dentist for You

July 8, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Moved recently? Child just turned 18? New job with new benefits? Any of these could be a reason to find a new dentist. And if you’re a Delta Dental member, you’re in luck. Delta Dental has the largest network of dentists in the United States, larger than any other dental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids, Fear Free Tagged With: customer service, delta dental of colorado network, dental procedure, find the right dentist, how to choose a dentist, improving your oral health, Phone Apps

Wisdom Teeth 101

June 24, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

We love that our largest molars are called “wisdom teeth.” There are many stories about the origin of the term, but our favorite theory revolves around the literal meaning. Wisdom teeth generally do not erupt until one reaches young adulthood. This can be anywhere from 17 to 25 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: dental pain, dental procedure, oral surgery, third molars, tooth extractions, wisdom teeth

Weird and Wild: Dental Stories You Wouldn’t Believe

July 11, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Unbelievable, yet true. Here are some wacky dental stories that will make you happy your recent trip to the dentist was uneventful. Drill Drop Last year, a 60-year-old Swedish woman was injured when a dental drill head came loose and dropped into her mouth. Providers rushed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: dental equipment, dental procedure, local anesthetics, weird dental stories, wisdom teeth

Wisdom Teeth – Not So Wise Afterall

June 27, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Our largest molars are affectionately referred to as “wisdom teeth”. While there are many stories about the origin of the term, my favorite theory revolves around the literal meaning. Wisdom teeth generally do not erupt until one reaches young adulthood. This can be anywhere from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: dental procedure, local anesthetics, mouth structure, oral surgery, tooth extractions, wisdom teeth

Safe, Silly, Sedation

March 29, 2012 By Social Media Collaborative

As I sat down to write this informative post about Nitrous Oxide, I couldn’t help but be reminded of an absolutely hilarious and sweet video: David After Dentist (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs). This video was posted by a father who was video-taping his son … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids, Fear Free Tagged With: anxious child at dentist, conscious sedation, David After Dentist, dental procedure, laughing gas, Nitrous Oxide, pediatric dentistry, sedation, sensitive gag reflex, sweet air, viral video

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