by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 14, 2019 | Thumb sucking
When Do You Draw the Line on Thumb Sucking? Most parents are aware that thumb sucking should have a limit and there is a time when it should end. When you see a child who is five or six sucking a thumb, it just doesn’t seem right. Yet when a baby sucks a thumb,...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 7, 2019 | Gum lift
What Reasons Do Dentists Have for a Gum Lift or Gum Contouring? A gum lift is something many people have not heard of. Body lifts are common for faces, abdomens, breasts, buttocks and thighs. We live in a world where cosmetic surgery has become increasingly more...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 21, 2019 | Dry mouth
Is Constant Dry Mouth Bad for Your Teeth? Dry mouth, when it is constant, can have a bad effect on your dental health. This is a problem today because many medications have this side effect. Also, certain diseases can make your mouth feel dry, such as diabetes, AIDS,...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 14, 2019 | Hydrogen Peroxide
How Can Gargling with Hydrogen Peroxide Be Good for You? Hydrogen peroxide is safe for gargling if you use the right type and do it the right way. Also, it is a common an antiseptic. People use it to clean minor cuts and as a disinfectant for surfaces. Its oxidizing...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 7, 2019 | Mouthwashes
Why Alcohol-Free Mouthwashes Are Better Mouthwashes are something dentists encourage patients to use. Of course, they aren’t a substitute for brushing and flossing. But, they can help kill bacteria and protect you against cavities and gum disease. Types of...
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