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23 Nov The Link Between Smoking and Gum Disease

Posted at 00:13h in Gum Disease by Hicks Dental Group

Did you know that nearly half the cases of severe gum disease in the United States can be attributed to smoking? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smokers are twice more likely to develop gum disease than nonsmokers. These smoking and...

31 Oct Trick or Treat? The Effects of Sugar on Children’s Teeth

Posted at 22:47h in Oral Health by Hicks Dental Group

It’s nearly time for Halloween and Trick or Treating. As your princess, pirate, ghost, or superhero will happily attest, Halloween is the most candy-filled holiday of the year. However, the spooky truth about Halloween is the effect of sugar on children's teeth. The week after...

30 Jul Natural Dental Care Tips that Actually Work

Posted at 08:00h in General Health by Hicks Dental Group

When it comes to natural tooth care and home remedies, there are a lot of different opinions out there. You’ve probably come across many pieces of conflicting advice on the internet. Knowing what actually works is important—some remedies can do more harm than good, like...

09 Jul How to Manage Dental Anxiety

Posted at 08:00h in Dental Health by Hicks Dental Group

Dental anxiety can affect anyone, even people who previously had no anxiety about going to the dentist. Sometimes dental anxiety occurs because of a past negative experience. Other times it is linked to a specific fear, like a fear of needles or a fear of...

02 Jul Foods to Avoid if You Have Sensitive Teeth

Posted at 08:00h in Dental Health, Sensitive Teeth by Hicks Dental Group

Tooth sensitivity is not only painful, it also can impact your daily life when it gets bad. At Hicks Dental Group, we want to make sure that your smile is not only glowing, but that your teeth are pain-free. Managing your sensitive teeth is important...

26 Jan What is Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing?

Posted at 17:09h in Gum Disease by Hicks Dental Group

Periodontal disease can wreak havoc on your mouth. Worse yet, if untreated, it can cause various issues throughout your entire body. Thankfully, gum disease is treatable and even reversible before it reaches a certain stage. In-home treatments such as regular brushing and flossing help prevent...

31 Dec 6 Himalayan Salt Rinse Benefits That Improve Oral Health Naturally

Posted at 20:46h in Dental Health, General Health by Hicks Dental Group

A Himalayan salt rinse is a simple, soothing way to support your oral health—and you don’t need a spa or a dentist to enjoy the results. This natural remedy is easy to make at home and offers a wide range of healing properties. From easing...

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09 Nov The Mouth-Body Connection

Posted at 22:06h in Dental Health, General Health by Hicks Dental Group

People often talk about the mind-body connection, but did you know there is also a mouth-body connection? This means that what is happening in the mouth is connected to what’s happening in the body, and vice versa. Professor Iain Chapple, from the University of Birmingham,...

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...

26 Aug 5 Common Gum Disease Causes

Posted at 21:37h in Gum Disease by Hicks Dental Group

If you have swollen, puffy or inflamed gums these could be signs of gum disease. Plaque buildup is the most common cause, however, there are several other factors that can also lead to gum disease. At Hicks Dental Group in Prescott, we believe an ounce...