by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 29, 2016 | Blog
Until recently, when people got crowns, there would be a dark line between the gum and the crown. The way crowns were made was by fusing porcelain to metal. The dark line that you see is where the metal meets the porcelain, and the reason for using metal was to...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 24, 2016 | Blog
A study done at Carrington College shows signs that using low-powered lasers may help dentin re-grow teeth and reverse tooth decay. The Harvard-led procedures have only been done on rodents up to this point, but scientists are confident that further studies may show...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 15, 2016 | Blog
Red wine may help prevent cavities according to an article published in Medical News Today and the Huffington Post. An article published by the ADA (American Dental Association) countered the study referenced in these articles. So, before you get excited and run out...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Mar 1, 2016 | Blog, dr arthur baker dentist is now in hutto tx, FAQ's, hutto tx pediatric dentist
We hear about so many taboos in our daily living — that doing this or doing that is bad for you. It’s fun to hear that something enjoyable is actually good for you. Chewing sugarless gum can actually help fight tooth decay and be good for your gums. You probably...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 24, 2016 | Blog, Gingivitis, Periodontal Disease
Gingivitis and periodontal disease are both gum conditions, but they’re not the same condition. WebMD explains that gingivitis occurs prior to periodontal disease and is gum inflammation, caused by the bacteria in plaque build up. While your gums may be sensitive and...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog, Dental Cleaning
Yes, there is. The purpose of brushing your teeth is to remove food and plaque. Plaque is a sticky bacteria that can infect your gums. Plaque that isn’t removed can harden and turn into tartar. When tarter develops above the gum line, gums can become irritated, swell...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 9, 2016 | Blog, Dental Cleaning
Even though you get your teeth cleaned once or twice a year, this isn’t deep cleaning. Deep cleaning is a procedure your dental hygienist performs to get tartar and plaque out of pockets that have formed between your teeth and gums. Flossing and regular teeth cleaning...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 2, 2016 | Blog, Teeth & Gums
As a matter of fact what you eat does matter as far as keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Eating foods that are high in carbohydrates and starch can make you more prone to tooth decay and gum disease. By comparison, other types of foods help promote healthy teeth...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jan 27, 2016 | Blog, Wisdom Teeth
Your wisdom teeth are the last, farthest back molars in your mouth on the upper and lower gums. Today most dentists recommend you have your wisdom teeth removed to avoid painful problems. But, that doesn’t always happen. People lead busy lives and removing wisdom...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jan 12, 2016 | Blog, Fear of the Dentist, Technology
Many people fear going the dentist. They’re afraid of the needles, the drilling, the surgery, the tooth extractions — and the list goes on. When the atmosphere in the dental office seems institutional and the dentist is cold and professional that typically doesn’t...
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