by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Nov 6, 2017 | tooth sensitivity and cavities
Tooth sensitivity and cavities are problems for many people. Why is it that some people take a sip of an ice cold drink and experience sharp pain shooting through their teeth? Teeth consist of three layers, and when the outer layer is worn down, the next layer of the...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Oct 2, 2017 | Myths about dental care and pregnancy
Myths about dental care and pregnancy can fill you full of confusion that prevents you from doing the right thing. The following are a few common myths that we’ll debunk and provide you with the true facts. Myth: Mothers Who Get X-rays During Dental Treatment Put...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Oct 2, 2017 | Teeth
Teeth — are they really necessary? As you get older and perhaps become frustrated about dealing with teeth issues, it’s tempting to wonder why you need them. Perhaps if they were all gone and you gummed your food well enough, that would just be fine. If you got over...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Oct 2, 2017 | Crossbite
Crossbite is a misalignment of teeth, and the two main types of crossbite are overbite and underbite. With an overbite, the top teeth protrude over the two bottom teeth. Buckteeth is a lay term for the two center top incisor teeth that protrude over the bottom front...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Sep 1, 2017 | Dentures
Dentures may be a more practical option than dental implants based on your health condition or for financial reasons. If that’s the case, it’s good to know what to expect. Different Types There are partials, which replace a few teeth, and complete dentures, which...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Sep 1, 2017 | Dental Implants, Dentures
Typically, dentures or dental implants are the two main choices if you’re missing a number of upper or lower teeth. Which are best for you depend on a number of factors, which you can discuss with your dentist to arrive at the best decision,. What Are Dentures?...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Sep 1, 2017 | not flossing
What if you’re not flossing enough? Time and time again, we’ve heard that flossing is important. Yet, sometimes we get busy. Today’s lifestyles are often fast-paced. People work long hours, jobs involve travel and we even eat while on the go. In the rush, we may...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jul 31, 2017 | Cleaning Retainers
Cleaning retainers is an important part of good dental hygiene. With braces (and in some instances after surgery), dentists often require patients to wear a retainer to hold their teeth in the proper position. Just as you brush to keep your teeth or a partial clean,...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jul 31, 2017 | Grinding teeth
Grinding teeth can create problems such as wearing teeth down, cracking teeth, tooth sensitivity, gum recession, loose teeth, headaches and aching jaws. But why do some people grind their teeth and especially why do they often do it in their sleep? The Link Between...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jul 31, 2017 | Wisdom tooth removal
Wisdom tooth removal is an issue people go back and forth on when a wisdom tooth isn’t causing any pain. Future worries about how a wisdom tooth may affect surrounding teeth are often the basis for deciding to remove it. Wisdom Tooth Removal Discussed in Science Daily...
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