November 2021

29 Nov 4 Healthy Holiday Snacks That Are Good for Your Teeth

Posted at 23:23h in Dental Health, Holiday by Hicks Dental Group

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s a great time to get creative in the kitchen. Festive holiday snacks and treats make excellent gifts and party dishes. However, there are many holiday foods that can do a lot of damage to your mouth. At...

23 Nov The Link Between Smoking and Gum Disease

Posted at 00:13h in Gum Disease by Hicks Dental Group

Did you know that nearly half the cases of severe gum disease in the United States can be attributed to smoking? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smokers are twice more likely to develop gum disease than nonsmokers. These smoking and...