October 2026

Fun Halloween candy alternatives like stickers, small toys, glow sticks, slime and temporary tattoos and fun for kids and won’t cause cavities.

27 Oct 5 Fun Alternatives to Halloween Candy

Posted at 15:42h in Holiday by Hicks Dental Group

Looking for a few sugar-free options for trick-or-treaters? How about skipping the candy altogether? Halloween is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. And it’s also the one that dentists fear the most. Sugar does increase their risk of cavities, but the last thing...

Mouthwash protects your oral health by killing harmful bacteria in hard-to-reach areas, and it has the added benefit of freshening your breath.

22 Oct How Mouthwash Helps Protect Your Oral Health

Posted at 18:03h in Oral Health by Hicks Dental Group

Mouthwash helps reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease by killing harmful bacteria. And as an added benefit, it also freshens your breath. It might seem like an unnecessary step, but mouthwash actually does protect your oral health. Here's why you should be using...

Dental implants are better than dentures because they preserve your face shape and never have to be replaced.

15 Oct 3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are Better Than Dentures

Posted at 14:26h in Dental Implants, Dentures by Hicks Dental Group

When you wear dentures, a lot of things change. Dentures change the way you smile, the way you speak, and the things you can eat. Eventually, the shape of your face changes, too. So if you’re missing enough teeth that you’re at the stage where you’re...