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Good Oral Health Starts Even Before the First Tooth

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Delta Dental of Minnesota is one of the largest providers of dental benefits in the Upper Midwest, serving 7,500 Minnesota-based purchasing groups and 3.8 million members nationwide.

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Acidic Drinks & Oral Health with Dr. Eileen Crespo

Enamel (the outer covering of teeth) is the hardest substance in your body— it’s even harder than bone. Still, you should know that there is one thing that can erode enamel and that is acid. Many foods and beverages create an acidic environment in your mouth that can cause decay and erosion of enamel over time. Long term erosion leads to holes in your enamel, also known as cavities.




Wisdom Teeth 101 with Dr. Bruce Templeton

What are wisdom teeth, and what purpose do they serve? Is it safe to have them removed? Dr. Bruce Templeton answers common questions about wisdom teeth.




Baby Teeth, The building blocks to a health smiles with Dr. Nirmala Pradhu

Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease. To keep a child’s baby teeth healthy, the best approach is combining good homecare habits like diet and oral hygiene; professional care like preventive treatments and routine cleanings; and early education about oral health and water fluoridation. By using all of these important tools, children can have a happy AND healthy smile!



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Fluoride, nature's cavity fighter, is used in dentistry to re-mineralize tooth enamel, fight and slow tooth decay, and prevent the growth of bad bacteria in the mouth.

Facts about fluoridated tap water

Fluoride, nature's cavity fighter, is used in dentistry to re-mineralize tooth enamel, fight and slow tooth decay, and prevent the growth of bad bacteria in the mouth.

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March 19th, 2025


Sucking your thumb can be a very normal childhood habit. However, prolonged thumb sucking can have some lasting impacts on your smile. We discuss some of these concerns and ways to help eliminate the habit to ensure good oral health.

Does sucking your thumb hurt your teeth?

Sucking your thumb can be a very normal childhood habit. However, prolonged thumb sucking can have some lasting impacts on your smile. We discuss some of these concerns and ways to help eliminate the habit to ensure good oral health.

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March 6th, 2025


Gummy vitamins and supplements seem to be more popular than ever with tons of varieties available. Before you try them, give careful consideration to the potential effects on your oral health.

Do gummy vitamins work?

Gummy vitamins and supplements seem to be more popular than ever with tons of varieties available. Before you try them, give careful consideration to the potential effects on your oral health.

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February 12th, 2025


Learn everything about same-day dental crowns, from how they're made to their pros and cons. Discover the latest dental technology that restores smiles in one visit.

Same-day dental crowns

Learn everything about same-day dental crowns, from how they're made to their pros and cons. Discover the latest dental technology that restores smiles in one visit.

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January 27th, 2025



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