While filled with holiday cheer and celebrations, the end of the year can also be a stressful time for many people. Believe it or not, stress can have a big impact on the overall health of your mouth. Many of us know about the effects...
‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! Later this month, families will gather to spend some quality time together and dig into their favorite treats. Tables around the country will be filled with delicious food and loads of sweet treats. Our Prescott dental...
We all know that drinking water is good for our bodies, but you may not know that staying hydrated also plays an important role in our dental health. Our team at Hicks Dental Group in Prescott values your overall health—and drinking more water is one...
Gum disease is usually painless and progresses slowly, so it can develop into advanced stages before you notice any problems. This condition can cause the gums and the bone structures to deteriorate and can eventually lead to tooth loss. But the good news is that...
If you need care for your gums, you’re going to want the least invasive and most cost-effective treatments available. At Hicks Dental Group, we offer something called periodontal scaling and root planing for patients who are experiencing gingivitis and moderate to severe periodontal disease. Looking...
At Hicks Dental Group of Prescott, our priority is to keep your smile strong and functional. But we also want you to feel good about your smile, and that’s where our cosmetic dentistry services enter the picture. The aesthetics of your smile are as important...
In 2015, it was estimated that about 47.8 million people living in the United States were over the age of 65 (United States Census Bureau). That means currently, about 15% of the American population is aged 65 or older. Unfortunately, the largest percentage of those...
A missing tooth can occur for any number of reasons; severe gum disease, heavy tooth grinding, malnutrition, serious illness, or trauma, like a hit to the mouth or head. A dental implant is one solution for tooth loss that is more permanent than a standard...
We have good news for those who think dental visits take too much time from your already hard-pressed schedule. By utilizing newer technologies like CEREC Restorations in Prescott, we’re finding ways to take care of your dental concerns more quickly and easily. Hicks Dental Group wants...
At Hicks Dental Group of Prescott, we can’t stress enough how important it is to schedule two dental cleanings per year. Even if you have no apparent symptoms like pain, or hot and cold sensitivity, making time for your biannual visits could prevent tooth decay...