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...
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...
A Himalayan salt rinse is a luxurious treatment for your mouth that can help improve your oral health. But you don’t have to go to a five-star spa, or even a dentist, to pamper yourself with this treatment. You can enjoy the benefits from the...
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,...
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...
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...
Tooth sensitivity, or dentin hypersensitivity (DH), is one of the most common dental conditions, with over 40 million American adults suffering from it. At Hicks Dental Group in Prescott, we want to help you understand why your teeth are sensitive and what you can do...
We all learned about oral hygiene as children, but for many of us, the learning stopped there. Your smile and your overall health depend on simple daily habits, such as brushing and flossing. But are you using the right techniques? At Hicks Dental Group in...
In recent years, there has been some debate in the news about the effectiveness of flossing. However, dental experts agree that even if there aren’t a lot of scientific studies available to support it, you shouldn’t assume there are no benefits of flossing. As dentists,...
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...