Why Gum Disease Is So Common After Age 65 Dry Mouth from Medications Many medications prescribed to older adults (American Dental Association, 2018) list a dry mouth as a possible side effect. Our saliva helps to flush bacteria out of our mouths, and when we experience...
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...
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...
Most people associate dentures with the elderly, but many younger men and women also wear dentures to replace their missing teeth. There are many common misconceptions about dentures, some of which include: Dentures mean no more dentist visits. False! While dentures are excellent for replacing...
Did you know that approximately 120 million people in our nation are missing at least one tooth (American College of Prosthodontics, 2018)? Generally speaking, Americans don’t give their teeth the quality care needed in order to maintain good dental health. Our busy schedules lead to...
Many men and women strive for a brighter smile, but are often unsure of which products to choose from, or which methods are safe for their teeth. In the USA, approximately $1.4 billion was spent in 2016 on the over-the-counter teeth whitening products (American Academy...