by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 26, 2016 | Blog
If you grew up in the 20th century, maybe one or more of your grandparents had dentures. Dentures were the norm. That’s the way dental life was back then. However today, as people live longer, the majority of people are keeping their natural teeth. Here are some...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 19, 2016 | Blog
When someone smiles and their teeth are white and perfectly lined up, it certainly creates an aesthetic appeal. Most actors and actresses have dental work done to acquire perfect teeth, which we’ve come to know as the “Hollywood smile.” But the truth is, with cosmetic...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 11, 2016 | Blog
If you don’t have dental insurance, you’re not alone. The American Dental Association estimates that approximately 50 percent of the U.S. population doesn’t have dental insurance. But not to worry. We have come up with a way for you to pay for dental work, and we’re...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 3, 2016 | Blog
Did you know that one out of two Americans over the age of 30 has gum disease? That’s more than you probably guessed, right? The percentage increases to 70% for individuals over the age of 65. Besides discomfort and bleeding gums, in the worst cases, gum disease leads...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 26, 2016 | Blog
If you’re pregnant, you’ll go through hormone changes that can affect your gums and teeth. Even though you have pregnancy related conditions grabbing your attention, continuing your dental care during pregnancy is important. According to the American Dental...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog
Toothaches can be really painful. Any remedy that reduces pain until you can see the dentist is a relief. What causes a toothache? There can be more than one cause but common causes include: Cavities Loose fillings Abscess (infection at the gemlike) Sinus condition A...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 21, 2016 | Blog
As parents we all want our children to have healthy teeth and gums along with beautiful smiles. While some kids are more cavity resistant than others and their teeth grow in straight, aligned perfectly, other kids aren’t as fortunate. Good dental hygiene is the...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog
Do you worry about your kids getting cavities? Or, perhaps you have your own problem with cavities? Aside from brushing twice a day, flossing, staying away from sweets and getting frequent checkups, what can you do to prevent cavities? You can ask your dentist whether...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 6, 2016 | Blog, Teeth Straightening
As we’ve mentioned, at Hutto Hippo Family Dental, Dr. Baker likes to stay on the cutting edge of dental technology. We’re beginning to offer patients an additional option now for straightening teeth. It’s called ClearCorrect. It’s a dental technique, similar to...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 31, 2016 | Blog
Falling and damaging teeth is common, especially for kids but also at times with adults. An impact can damage the pulp, an area inside your tooth, which consists of blood vessels and the nerve. The damaged blood vessels bleed and darken the tooth color. Sometimes the...
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