Delta Dental of Arizona Blog – Tips for healthy teeth & happy smiles

Your daily vitamin (yes, we’re even talking about your gummy vitamins) has benefits beyond your body — your smile needs these vitamins and minerals to be healthy. Here is a tooth-friendly list of vitamins of minerals and from calcium to vitamin D for teeth: Calcium 99% of the calcium in our bodies is stored in […]

When it comes to your dental insurance policy, there are several terms that refer to a maximum that can be easily confused with each other: out-of-pocket maximum, annual maximum, and orthodontic lifetime maximum. We’ve discussed annual maximum, but what is a lifetime orthodontic maximum and when does it apply? Orthodontic lifetime maximum – According to Dr. […]

Whether you like your ice cream in a sundae, double scoop or a cone, there’s no denying that the sugar-packed frozen treat isn’t good for your smile. Swap out your scoops for a naturally sweetened option made with frozen bananas. Here’s how to make frozen banana ice cream in three delicious flavors: Coconut-Chip Banana Ice […]

Is leaving a water bottle in a hot car dangerous? What about your toothpaste and toothbrush? While you’re cooling off, your car’s indoor temperatures can rise to 160 degrees in just minutes. And that heat causes dental items to sweat. Don’t leave these 3 items in the summer sun: 1. Bottled Water Plastic water bottles […]

It’s hard to keep track of the terms a dentist throws around while you’re sitting in their chair, and it can be even harder when it comes to replacing missing teeth. Words like crown and bridge are familiar phrases, but what exactly is an abutment? What is an abutment? Traditionally, an abutment is a weight-bearing […]

What is a dental claim? After you visit the dentist for a checkup or service, the dentist will submit a claim form to your dental insurance carrier requesting payment. The dental claim outlines the services and procedures the dentist or his staff performed at your visit. Delta Dental of Arizona then determines how much of […]

We’re sure you’ve come across self-funded plans in your adventures down the coverage rabbit hole. But what are self-funded health insurance plans and why do companies chose to offer them to employees? Self-funded plans are health insurance arrangements where an employer provides benefits to employees instead of contracting an insurance company to handle the benefits […]

Turtles: Our slow-moving, shell-wearing friends. With over 318 species that exist in the world, we can’t help but wonder: Do turtles have teeth? The answer is in their diet. Do turtles have teeth? Turtles don’t have teeth. Neither do tortoises or terrapins. Their powerful and oddly shaped beaks tell us a lot about what they […]