Aging is a funny thing. When we’re a child, we can’t wait to grow up. When we become adults, we long for the responsibility-free days of our youth. If we’re not maintaining our health as we age, we may also be missing the days when we felt pain-free and healthy. If you’re living a healthy […]

Brush Perfectly Every Time – 5 Tips
Have you ever wondered if you’re brushing your teeth the right way? Even if you brush and floss twice a day, your technique could be off. Brushing incorrectly can leave behind debris and increase your chance of cavities. We’re going back to the basics by breaking down how to correctly brush your teeth in five […]

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Satish Hiremath
This month, we’d like to introduce you to Delta Dental dentist Dr. Satish Hiremath. His Oro Valley practice, Hiremath Family Dentistry, strives to provide quality dentistry with a caring, friendly and courteous atmosphere in a timely manner. Do you brush and floss as much as you recommend? No. Which celebrities have the best smile? Dwayne […]

Using Your Dental Benefits While Traveling
As we begin to plan our summer vacations, it’s important to understand how our dental benefits follow us in our travels. A tooth emergency can happen any time. Thankfully, most Delta Dental plans work anywhere in the United States. Some plans even cover emergency care out of the country. What is a dental emergency? There […]

Doc Holliday and Dentistry of the Wild West
Have you heard of the Gunfight at The O.K. Corral? In October of 1881, the town marshal of Tombstone, Arizona and his deputies took on the infamous Cowboy gang over a long-standing dispute. That town marshal was Virgil Earp and his deputies were his brothers Wyatt and Morgan Earp. John Henry “Doc” Holliday also stood […]