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26 Jan What is Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing?

Posted at 17:09h in Gum Disease, Periodontal Disease by Hicks Dental Group

Periodontal disease can wreak havoc on your mouth. Worse yet, if untreated, it can cause various issues throughout your entire body. Thankfully, gum disease is treatable and even reversible before it reaches a certain stage. In-home treatments such as regular brushing and flossing help prevent...

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17 Dec Non-Surgical Gum Treatment in Prescott

Posted at 18:59h in Dental Health, Periodontal Disease by Hicks Dental Group

If you need care for your gums, you’re going to want the least invasive and most cost-effective treatments available. At Hicks Dental Group, we offer something called periodontal scaling and root planing for patients who are experiencing gingivitis and moderate to severe periodontal disease. Looking...