Your tooth is loose. So you connect a string from tooth to doorknob, slam the door and bam, it’s out. Now what? In the United States, the tooth goes under the pillow and a magical fairy flutters down at night and replaces the tooth with some major coinage (actually, $3.19, today’s average going rate for a tooth). But around the world, this story isn’t quite the same. Continue reading Tooth Fairy Tales from Around the World

Month: February 2016
George Washington’s Teeth Were Not Made of Wood
And he never chopped down that cherry tree either. These legends have stood for centuries. But they’re just myths. It’s likely that the ivory in his dentures became stained over time, giving them a wooden complexion. But false teeth made of wood? That’s simply … false. Continue reading George Washington’s Teeth Were Not Made of Wood
Children’s Dental Health Month
From birth through the teenage years, parents must heed their children’s evolving dental needs. Developing healthy habits and visiting the dentist regularly helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Continue reading Children’s Dental Health Month
Oklahoma Mission of Mercy provides free dental care to 1,576 patients
The Delta Dental of Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation is built upon the premise that no one should have to live with dental pain. That’s why we partner with the Oklahoma Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental Foundation every year to offer free dental care at Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM). Continue reading Oklahoma Mission of Mercy provides free dental care to 1,576 patients
Groundhogs and Other Animals with Interesting Teeth
In honor of Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil, Delta Dental is filling you in on some facts about groundhogs… and their teeth. Continue reading Groundhogs and Other Animals with Interesting Teeth