Hearing you have a dead tooth can be a shock, and may likely cause a carousel of questions to circle through your mind. One of these questions is probably, “can a dead tooth be saved?” Our team at Hicks Dental Group is here to explain...
Are you constantly waking up with tooth and jaw pain? Is your partner complaining that the sound of your teeth grinding is keeping them up? Are you experiencing frequent headaches or dizziness? All of these symptoms could be signs of bruxism, and a good reason...
The last thing you expect to be a part of your daily pattern is blood in the bathroom sink. If your gums bleed when you’re brushing or flossing your teeth, it could be a sign that something about your oral hygiene routine needs to change....
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...
Can osteoporosis affect your teeth? Your mouth may not be the first thing you consider when you think of keeping your bones healthy as you age, but your jaw bones are vital—they hold your teeth in place, afterall. As we have been discussing in some...
Good nutrition is a key component of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular brushing and flossing, healthy snacks can help prevent cavities and gum disease. At Hicks Dental Group in Prescott, we encourage our patients to protect their oral health by incorporating healthy...
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,...
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...
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...
Xylitol is a sugar substitute with a low glycemic index and fewer calories than sugar. It is a common ingredient in products such as sugar-free chewing gum and toothpaste and is also sometimes used as a sweetener in candy, drinks, jams, and baked goods. Research...