by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 17, 2018 | Gums
Gums that are healthy have a certain appearance. Any deviation from this can indicate a problem that needs to be addressed. Red Gums If you brush your teeth and floss every day but your gums are red and sensitive, it may be a sign of Type II diabetes. Type II diabetes...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 10, 2018 | Dental care during pregnancy
Dental care during pregnancy is important because your body is going through hormonal changes while at the same time, your baby’s first set of teeth begin to develop. Embryo tooth development begins when you’re six weeks pregnant. At three to four months, your baby’s...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 3, 2018 | Dental decay
Dental decay is a problem that dentists work diligently to help people fight so they can enjoy good oral health. Management by statistics is a common approach used in many facets of society today and oral health is no exception. According to Cision PR Newswire, Oral...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 17, 2018 | Wisdom tooth extraction
After you go through wisdom tooth extraction, your dentist typically recommends a liquid and soft food diet so you don’t experience pain and can give your gums a chance to heal. It’s not uncommon to experience some swelling and discomfort afterwards. Soft Food Tips...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 10, 2018 | Electric toothbrushes
Electric toothbrushes are suggestions many dentists make for improving their patients’ brushing habits. In fact, “brush and floss” is the mantra of dentists around the world, and for good reason. Cultivating good brushing and flossing habits at an early age will help...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 5, 2018 | Oral Health
Researchers have found that oral health and diabetes are linked with each other. There is, in fact, a relationship between the two conditions. What Is Oral Health? Oral Health is the state of health your mouth is in. Is it free from disease? Are your teeth and gums in...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 8, 2018 | time to get braces
Is it time to get braces for kids? This is a question that parents often ask dentists. They ask for their children and many also ask for themselves. What do dentists say about the time to get braces for kids? There is no “one size fits all” answer for this question....
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 8, 2018 | Dental Research
Every year dental research opens the door to new discoveries and exciting treatments that are potentially revolutionary for dental health. Can you imagine getting anesthesia without needles? What about no more fillings or the end of periodontal disease? While these...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 8, 2018 | Adult Braces, Uncategorized
A recent study on adult braces shows that an increasing number of adults are getting braces. The desire for a healthy, attractive smile is on the rise. In 2012, The New York Times reported that the number of adult braces or other teeth-straightening treatment had gone...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 6, 2018 | Children’s Dental Healthcare, Uncategorized
Making your children’s dental healthcare visits a positive experience has a lot to do with your own frame of mind. Just as fear can seem infectious, so can enthusiasm. Setting Examples for Children’s Dental Healthcare It’s a well-known fact that children tend to mimic...
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