October 2020

13 Oct Oral Health During the Pandemic

Posted at 22:56h in Dental Health by Hicks Dental Group

Most of us probably agree that 2020 has been a tough year. Global COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Unemployment numbers have skyrocketed. Millions are struggling to make ends meet. Consequently, for many, oral hygiene isn’t on the top of the priority list. Many people are...

01 Oct Dry Mouth & Sjögren’s Syndrome?

Posted at 16:19h in Dental Health, General Health by Hicks Dental Group

Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease in which the body cannot produce enough moisture. And dry mouth is one of the primary symptoms, which can lead to dental complications. It affects 400,000 to 3.1 million people in the United States, but is most common in...