Bruxism
Stop the grind, save your smile
If you’re grinding your teeth while you sleep, if you gnash and gnaw in your slumber, you most likely have what’s called sleep bruxism, or night grinding.
LifeSmile wellness program
Delta Dental’s LifeSmile® wellness program makes it easier for your employees to improve and maintain their good oral health. This program offers employees a wide range of oral wellness options and connects employers and employees to the information and tools they need to help them stay healthier, cutting down on time away from work due to dental-related issues.
LifeSmile® brings together an entire menu of educational programs that can be organized to serve your goals and makes it easier to improve and maintain the oral health of employees by offering:
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Multiple resources to keep employees on top of their oral health
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A wide range of oral health topics
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A customizable program that can target groups, behavior and individuals
We want to support you in your efforts to encourage your employees to take care of their oral health.
Check out a few examples of what the program provides, and find out if it is available in your area, through your Delta Dental.
Flossing
Follow the floss to a healthier smile
Nobody wants to lose a tooth, but gum disease — which causes tooth loss — can sneak up on you. To get rid of the bacteria that causes gum disease you have to get rid of all the plaque.
Mouthguards
Protecting your athlete’s smile
The mouth is a frequently injured area of the body during contact sports. Research has shown that most mouth injuries occur when athletes are not wearing a mouthguard.
Pregnancy
Healthy little smiles start here
During pregnancy, hormonal changes may make your gums more susceptible to bacteria, and remember — you’re really brushing for two.