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With CEREC technology, you can walk in our dental office and leave a couple of hours later with a permanent, custom-designed crown.

30 Jul Dental Restorations in One Visit? It’s Possible!

Posted at 17:09h in CEREC Technology by Hicks Dental Group

Sarah lost an old crown two days before her daughter's wedding. She called us expecting the usual runaround: a consultation, a temporary crown, and a two-week wait for the real thing to come back from a lab somewhere. Instead, she walked out of her appointment...

You’ll need to go easy on your gums for a day or two to recover after a root canal. Take pain relievers, eat soft foods, and stay hydrated.

27 Jul How to Take Care of Yourself After a Root Canal

Posted at 17:08h in Root Canals by Hicks Dental Group

A root canal procedure can save your tooth, but it’s no walk in the park. Although it’s a routine treatment, a root canal is still a fairly invasive procedure and you may need some time to recover. Inflammation from the procedure usually peaks about a day...

Finding the right dentist includes looking at their location, their services, reading reviews, and relying on your instincts.

23 Jun 4 Tips for Finding the Right Dentist

Posted at 11:27h in Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry by Hicks Dental Group

Finding the right dentist doesn’t need to be difficult, but it shouldn’t be a snap decision either. First, you need a dentist within a convenient distance of your home or office. They also need to offer the services you’re looking for and accept your insurance....

12 Jun Are Partial Dentures Right for You?

Posted at 10:00h in Dentures by Hicks Dental Group

If you don’t want to get full dentures or you’re not a good candidate for dental implants, partial dentures are a great alternative. They can be attached to the remaining teeth with metal frameworks or attached to the gums with denture glue. They will help...

29 Oct Knock Knock: It’s Tooth Decay! The Importance Protecting Teeth from Sugar

Posted at 21:13h in Pediatric Dentistry by Hicks Dental Group

Halloween is a fun holiday, especially for children who try to collect as much candy as possible. While they eat their way through their stash, their parents start worrying about the next dentist visit. Protecting kids’ teeth from too much sugar is important, but don’t...

10 Sep Floss, Flosser Tool or Waterpik: Which Tool is the Best?

Posted at 17:40h in Dental Health by Hicks Dental Group

Flossing your teeth is an important part of maintaining your oral health. The daily activity can leave some with burning questions like: Do I need a water flosser? Should I use floss tape or a flosser? Are any of them better than the others? We can...

18 Aug Caring for a Mouth Ulcer: When to Go to the Dentist

Posted at 02:56h in Oral Health by Hicks Dental Group

Small and painful mouth ulcers like canker sores are a common oral health complaint. They can appear anywhere in the soft tissues of your mouth, including the lips, cheeks, tongue, and gums. They are often caused by minor injuries (like a bite to the cheek)...

07 Jun Filling the Gap: Your Guide To Replacement Teeth

Posted at 19:54h in Cosmetic Dentistry by Hicks Dental Group

Missing teeth affect the way you eat, the way you speak, and the way you smile. But replacing them will restore your quality of life and your confidence. In this guide, we give you an overview of the three most common tooth replacement options: dentures,...

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31 May Why Does My Kid Need Children’s Toothpaste?

Posted at 03:32h in Pediatric Dentistry by Hicks Dental Group

Many parents wonder why kids need their own toothpaste. Is it only about the flavor? Wouldn’t it be easier to let your kids use the same toothpaste you do? Just like we shouldn’t give our children adult formulas or doses of pain medications, adult toothpaste...

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06 Feb 8 Common Health Problems That Have Links to Gum Disease

Posted at 07:17h in Gum Disease by Hicks Dental Group

Also known as periodontal disease, gum disease is a condition that causes the tissues around your teeth to become inflamed and infected. Commonly caused by a buildup of bacteria-packed plaque, gum disease is a progressive condition that only grows worse over time. It leads to...