by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jun 8, 2023 | Teeth friendly vitamins and minerals
The benefits of a vitamins and minerals for oral health Teeth friendly vitamins and minerals can help keep your teeth and gums healthy. The following help your dental health in various ways. Calcium Calcium is a vital mineral for doing the following: Developing sturdy...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jun 1, 2023 | wisdom teeth extraction
Is wisdom tooth extraction something you should consider? Wisdom teeth extraction is necessary in many cases, and dentists often recommend it. The following are questions patients frequently ask us about wisdom teeth. What exactly are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 18, 2023 | Dental bonding
How can dental bonding improve your smile? Dental bonding is a cosmetic procedure that dentists use to improve patients’ smiles. There are various situations where dental bonding is a useful technique. How does dental bonding work? Also called composite bonding...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 11, 2023 | What is a dental bridge?
The benefits of having a bridge Patients looking to replace a missing tooth often ask, “What is a dental bridge?” A dental bridge is one option you can use after losing a tooth. There are also other options available. What is a dental bridge? A dental bridge is a...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | May 4, 2023 | Root planing and tooth scaling, Uncategorized
What are root planing and tooth scaling, and when are they necessary? Root planing and tooth scaling are dental techniques that remove plaque. Tooth scaling removes plaque on the teeth. Root planing removes plaque beneath the gums on the root. Dentists refer to both...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 20, 2023 | Dental x-rays
Concerns about getting frequent x-rays? Without dental x-rays, dentists can’t see what’s going on below the gums or between the teeth. When patients don’t want to get x-rays, it limits our ability to know what’s going on with a patient’s mouth. Why...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 13, 2023 | Aging and Dental Problems
How can aging affect your teeth and gums? Aging and dental problems seem to go hand-in-hand for various reasons. The body’s cells, organs and tissues are changing. Furthermore, the changes affect the whole body, including gums and teeth. In particular, cells in...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Apr 6, 2023 | Dental Cleaning and Dental Hygienists
What role do dental hygienists have? Dental cleaning and dental hygienists did not always have a prominent role in dentistry. In fact, it wasn’t until 1917 that the first professional became a licensed dental hygienist. A Brief Overview of Dental Hygienists...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 16, 2023 | Guided placement for dental implants
Speeding up the process for dental implants Guided placement for dental implants has shortened the process of getting an implant. With busy work schedules and active lives, many people like to take advantage of this time-saving technique. What is guided placement...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 9, 2023 | CEREC one day crowns
Walk in with a broken tooth and walk out with a crown CEREC one day crowns have changed the struggle people used to go through when breaking a tooth. There’s no longer any need to prolong suffering from a broken tooth. What is CEREC? CEREC stands for Chair-side...
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