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...
If you’re about to undergo wisdom teeth removal surgery, you probably have a lot of questions about the healing process. One of the most common things patients wonder is what to eat after wisdom tooth removal. Many people worry the pain will be so severe...
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...
The holiday season is just around the corner. While it may look slightly different this year, one thing that will probably remain the same is an abundance of sweets. As you already know, sugar isn’t just bad for our teeth, it’s bad for our bodies...
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...
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...