by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 24, 2016 | Blog, Gingivitis, Periodontal Disease
Gingivitis and periodontal disease are both gum conditions, but they’re not the same condition. WebMD explains that gingivitis occurs prior to periodontal disease and is gum inflammation, caused by the bacteria in plaque build up. While your gums may be sensitive and...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog, Dental Cleaning
Yes, there is. The purpose of brushing your teeth is to remove food and plaque. Plaque is a sticky bacteria that can infect your gums. Plaque that isn’t removed can harden and turn into tartar. When tarter develops above the gum line, gums can become irritated, swell...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 9, 2016 | Blog, Dental Cleaning
Even though you get your teeth cleaned once or twice a year, this isn’t deep cleaning. Deep cleaning is a procedure your dental hygienist performs to get tartar and plaque out of pockets that have formed between your teeth and gums. Flossing and regular teeth cleaning...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 2, 2016 | Blog, Teeth & Gums
As a matter of fact what you eat does matter as far as keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Eating foods that are high in carbohydrates and starch can make you more prone to tooth decay and gum disease. By comparison, other types of foods help promote healthy teeth...
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