by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Jul 6, 2023 | Over brushing teeth, Uncategorized
What can happen if you over brush your teeth? Over brushing teeth might seem like a good idea if you follow the “more is better” philosophy. Dentists recommend brushing twice a day, but perhaps you eat little meals throughout the day. So, if you brush after every time...
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 | Dec 15, 2022 | Benefits of dark chocolate, Uncategorized
Why Dark Chocolate? People have enjoyed the health benefits of dark chocolate since 460 AD. In fact, between the 1700s and 1900s, more than 100 uses of chocolate (of cacao) existed as a medical treatment. They assisted patients with gaining weight, stimulated the...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Nov 24, 2022 | Antibiotic before dental cleaning, Uncategorized
Let your dentist know about your medical conditions Using an antibiotic before dental cleaning is vital for some patients. The reason is to reduce their risk for infection. When can a dental cleaning put a patient at risk? When your dentist cleans your teeth,...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Nov 17, 2022 | Brushing Teeth, Uncategorized
New Guidelines Emerge from Study As a result of a research study, brushing teeth led to a major change in ICU guidelines for patients. Previously, ICU guidelines focused on a microbial mouthwash rinse for patients. Details of the study regarding brushing teeth The...
by Hutto Hippo Family Dental | Nov 10, 2022 | Insurance benefit plans and flexible spending accounts, Uncategorized
Ensuring you get your money’s worth Insurance benefit plans and flexible spending accounts both operate on a yearly time limit. If you don’t plan ahead, as the year ends, you may have available benefits that go unused. According to mouthhealthy.org (an...
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