Slouchy may be a good look for boots and boyfriend jeans, but it’s not a good look for your posture. Standing or sitting in the right position affects more than your looks – it can impact your body and smile. Posture affects jaw alignment. Poor posture can put harmful … [Read more...]
Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2015 Grant Cycle. The Foundation supports New Jersey and Connecticut non-profit organizations, as well as public and government entities such as school districts and municipal health departments. … [Read more...]
Menopause and Oral Health
Hot flashes might be the most discernible side effect of menopause, but it’s not the only one! Because of physiological changes associated with hormonal fluctuations that occur from puberty through menopause, women are at an increased risk for dental issues. In fact, a 2009 … [Read more...]
Oral Health Implications of Diet Changes
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 … [Read more...]
Binge Drinking Harms Oral Health
After being glorified on shows like Jersey Shore, binge drinking is no longer as taboo as it once was. And while MTV and social media might make drinking to the extreme look fun, we want to remind you that alcohol abuse can be extremely harmful to oral health. April is Oral … [Read more...]