February 2024

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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...

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21 Jan Canker Sores and Cold Sores Are Not the Same Thing

Posted at 15:13h in Oral Health by Hicks Dental Group

Canker sores vs. cold sores: what’s the difference? Aren’t they the same thing? Not at all. One type of sore is highly contagious, while the other isn’t contagious at all. One occurs inside your mouth, while the other affects your lips and face. Here’s how...

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13 Jan Why Dental Health Should Top Your New Year’s Resolutions

Posted at 04:25h in Dental Health by Hicks Dental Group

Happy New Year! Along with the excitement of ringing in a new year, we get to make new resolutions. Setting resolutions is a practice that can test your ambitions, help you reach new goals, and improve your wellbeing. But keeping your resolutions doesn't need to...