by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Feb 10, 2017 | Blog, Dental care
Too much flossing can damage your gums and so can flossing the wrong way. Let’s tackle this problem by first understanding what flossing does. The Purpose of Flossing According to the American Dental Association (ADA), flossing removes trapped food from between the...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Nov 8, 2016 | Blog, Dental care, Dental Emergencies
What situations are dental emergencies? Here’s a list that WebMD lists as dental emergencies. If any of these occur, let your dentist know right away and see him as soon as possible. Toothaches Chipped or broken teeth Knocked out tooth A partially dislodged tooth...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Nov 8, 2016 | Blog, Dental care, Mouthguards
For kids actively involved in sports, mouthguards can protect their teeth from getting cracked, chipped or knocked out during an impact. A dentist can custom fit a mouthguard that molds to the child’s mouth and protects the top row of teeth. When You’re Most at Risk...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Oct 5, 2016 | Blog, Dental care, Halloween candy and dental care, Teeth & Gums
Halloween is well known for being a holiday with lots of candy. As parents, you may worry about your child’s teeth when so much candy is around. While you want your child to have fun, a few Halloween dental guidelines can also help you with maintaining good dental...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Oct 5, 2016 | Blog, Child's dental visit, Dental care, Fear of the Dentist, Halloween candy and dental care
It’s not unusual for children to feel nervous and afraid of going to the dentist, especially during the first visit. Helpful Ideas to Help Your Children Overcome Fears As a parent, it’s good to know there are things you can do to make your child’s dental visit more...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Oct 5, 2016 | Blog, Child's dental visit, Dental care, Teeth & Gums, tooth decay
Bringing your young child to the dentist may seem like a difficult hurdle — both in your mind and your child’s mind. But there are reasons why dental care is important for children, even at early ages. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry...
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