by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Nov 12, 2020 | Tooth brushing
Improved Oral Hygiene Has Improved Dental Health Tooth brushing was not common in the United States until after WWII. During the late 1800’s and early 1900’s only a small percentage of people brushed their teeth. A Low Percentage of Tooth Brushing...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Nov 5, 2020 | Hutto Hippo
How Hutto became associated with hippo Hutto Hippo Family Dental took its name from Hutto, Texas and its unique hippo legend. Hutto is unique in that no other town or high school in the U.S. has a hippo as its mascot. How this came about is a tale that has endeared...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Oct 15, 2020 | Teeth grinding, Uncategorized
Dentists Are Treating More Patients for Teeth Grinding Teeth grinding has become more prevalent during the coronavirus pandemic. Why? Stress is the underlying reason. And the pandemic has increased the stress levels in many people’s lives. In a recent Cleveland Clinic...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Oct 8, 2020 | Keeping Your Kids’ Teeth Healthy
Healthy Regimens for Teeth While at Home Keeping your kids’ teeth healthy during school at home can be challenging. Attending school has the advantage of square meals and no snacking between meals. Now many children are at home doing virtual classes instead going to...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Oct 1, 2020 | Bad teeth, Uncategorized
Increase of Dental Problems During COVID-19 Bad teeth are common during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, according to some dentists. It’s understandable because people are indulging in more sugary foods—deserts, candies and cocktails. They are also...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Sep 17, 2020 | Sealants
Sealants Help Fight Cavities Sealants are thin coatings that a dentist can paint over molars to prevent tooth decay. The coating protects the chewing surface of the tooth by blocking out bacteria and food. Bacteria working on food particles create acids that erode...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Taking Care of Your Child’s Baby Teeth Baby teeth typically emerge around six months after birth. They are your child’s first set of teeth and generally fall out when a child is around five or six years old. How Do Baby Teeth Prepare for Permanent Teeth? In most...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Sep 3, 2020 | Child's dental visit
Are Your Children’s Teeth Ready for the School Year? Back-to-school dental checkups help you prevent problems before your kids get caught up in the whirlwind of the school year. Busy schedules sometimes lead to delays for dental visits. Get ahead of the game and avoid...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Aug 20, 2020 | Shrinking jaws, Uncategorized
Tooth Crowding, Misalignment, Abnormal Bites and Impacted Wisdom Teeth Shrinking jaws are resulting in dental problems such as tooth crowding, misalignment, abnormal bites, and impacted wisdom teeth. Many people view braces for themselves or their children as an...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Aug 13, 2020 | Dentistry for older patients, Uncategorized
What dental issues do older patients face? Dentistry for older patients requires a shift in focus to meet their needs. At every stage of life, your teeth are growing or changing and they present unique challenges. According to JADA (Journal of American Dental...
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