A bright smile begins with strong dental care. That means brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing once daily, and visiting the dentist at least twice a year. But no matter how good your daily routine may be, there are many reasons that you might not...
Our teeth often become discolored by the foods we eat. Just like spilling coffee on a bright white shirt will leave a stain, the same thing happens to your teeth. Coffee, dark red wines, soy sauce, and tomatoes can all stain your teeth. While a...
Teeth can die from traumatic injuries or severe tooth decay. And for many people, a dead tooth can be difficult to come to terms with. Even if a root canal can save a dead tooth from extraction, it will still look dull and discolored. A dead...
Are whiter teeth on your list of new year’s resolutions? If you’ve recently whitened your teeth or plan to whiten them soon, there are several steps you can take to promote long-lasting results. At Hicks Dental Group, we want to help you maintain a clean,...
You have great daily habits! You brush your teeth twice daily for at least two minutes, you floss regularly, and you never miss a biannual dental exam. Yet your teeth are still stained, and they just aren’t the pearly whites you want them to be. It...
The internet is brimming with hacks for everything, including dental hacks. From whitening to straightening, there seem to be DIY ways to do just about anything. While some of these hacks are harmless, others can do a lot of damage to your teeth. The staff...
The color of your teeth can make a huge difference in how you feel about your smile. When you look in the mirror you’d probably rather not see a yellow hue reflecting back. Because we know how important it is to you, at Hicks Dental...
In our last post, we talked about various cosmetic dental procedures and the importance of feeling confident in your smile. One of the simplest ways you can regain that confidence is by whitening your teeth. You can get the brilliance back in your smile with...
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...