by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jul 4, 2019 | Dental Care Vacation Tips
How to Have a Dental Care Worry Free Vacation Dental care during vacation may not be something many people think about. But no one wants to get stuck with dental pain and have it ruin a vacation. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends some guidelines for...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jun 20, 2019 | Genetic makeup, Uncategorized
Genetic makeup and family medical history are a major consideration in many types of medical diagnoses and treatments. However, genetic makeup does not have much impact on dental health, according to a new study. A Science Daily article based on a study done at the...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jun 13, 2019 | Micro-robots Cleaning Teeth
Micro-robots cleaning teeth sounds like an idea straight out of a Sci-Fi novel or movie. However, it’s actually a recent breakthrough, reported at the University of Pennsylvania. Anyone who has had teeth cleaned is familiar with the arduous procedure. A dental...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jun 6, 2019 | Gargling with salt water
Gargling with salt water is a home remedy that has existed for generations, and the use of salt in medical treatment traces back to the Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Furthermore, a saltwater gargle is cheap and easy to make. How Does Gargling with Salt Water...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 16, 2019 | Children's dental care, Uncategorized
How Early Should Your Child Use Fluoride Toothpaste? Children’s dental care guidelines for toothpaste have changed during the past few years. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) used to recommend no use of fluoride toothpaste until the baby was two years old....
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 9, 2019 | Sensitivity from Fillings, Uncategorized
Should You Check with Your Dentist? If tooth sensitivity from fillings that you’re experiencing is not short-term, then there may be cause for concern. A variety of dental problems can cause this to happen. Long Term Sensitivity from Fillings The following can...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 2, 2019 | Filling
A Certain Amount of Discomfort After a Filling is Normal After a filling, a tooth may feel sensitive for a few days, and this is normal. According to Medical News Today, when the dentist fills a cavity, you can experience uncomfortable sensations afterward in the area...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 21, 2019 | Rebuilding tooth enamel
Peptide Hydrogel Is Rebuilding Enamel on Teeth Rebuilding tooth enamel isn’t possible, or so scientists thought. When food and drinks are acidic, they wear down tooth enamel, and cavities result. This erosion is considered permanent. However, a breakthrough has...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 11, 2019 | Uncategorized, Whiter Teeth
Whiter Teeth are not necessarily healthier teeth or even stronger teeth. In fact, for the most part, slightly yellow teeth are both stronger and healthier than white teeth. Granted, teeth that look darkened or have stains are not usually healthy, but teeth with a...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 4, 2019 | broken denture, Cavities
Dentists often discuss cavities and how to treat them during dental visits. You know they aren’t good, but what are they exactly and what causes them? How Do Cavities Form? The simple answer is: a cavity is a hole in your tooth, and the hole results from tooth...
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