by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 21, 2019 | Pacifiers
Are Pacifiers Better than Thumb Sucking? Pacifiers win the debate, if you’re wondering which is better for babies to suck, pacifiers or thumbs. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD),pacifiers win because breaking pacifier use is easier than...
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...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jan 17, 2019 | Proxy brush
Does a Proxy Brush Work Better than Dental Floss? A proxy brush is a type of interdental cleaner. You can use it to clean the spaces between your teeth. Other interdental cleaners include string floss, dental tape, dental picks and water flossers. A proxy brush has...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jan 10, 2019 | Toothbrush care
Best Practices for Using a Toothbrush Toothbrush care might be something you haven’t given much thought to. But just as with anything else, a bit of knowledge can go a long ways. What You Should Know about Toothbrush Care Dentists agree that the best regimen is...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jan 3, 2019 | New Year's Dental Resolutions
Make Some Good Dental Decisions for the New Year Making New Year’s dental resolutions can be a way to take stock of the previous year and ring in the New Year with future goals in mind. Basic dental care hasn’t changed a lot, but we can always get better...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Dec 20, 2018 | healthy holiday treats
Healthy holiday treats can replace the sugar highs and lows that zap your energy. Stay away from the tooth Grinch over Christmas. Fill your stockings with healthy goodies and instead be cavity free for the holidays. Festive Healthy Holiday Treats We found some...
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