Small and painful mouth ulcers like canker sores are a common oral health complaint. They can appear anywhere in the soft tissues of your mouth, including the lips, cheeks, tongue, and gums. They are often caused by minor injuries (like a bite to the cheek)...
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...
Teeth are put through a lot of strain with everyday biting, chewing, grinding, talking, and aging. To stay strong and healthy, they need regular TLC. This means brushing and flossing daily, and twice-yearly checkups and cleanings. Yet, even with excellent oral care, dental issues still...
Tooth sensitivity, or dentin hypersensitivity (DH), is one of the most common dental conditions, with over 40 million American adults suffering from it. At Hicks Dental Group in Prescott, we want to help you understand why your teeth are sensitive and what you can do...
We all learned about oral hygiene as children, but for many of us, the learning stopped there. Your smile and your overall health depend on simple daily habits, such as brushing and flossing. But are you using the right techniques? At Hicks Dental Group in...
‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! Later this month, families will gather to spend some quality time together and dig into their favorite treats. Tables around the country will be filled with delicious food and loads of sweet treats. Our Prescott dental...
Halloween will be here before you know it. And that means candy, galore! As you are probably aware, sugar is one of the most harmful foods we can eat. It isn’t just bad for your teeth, it’s also bad for your body. Not only can...
More than 90 percent of adults in the U.S. have cavities. We all learned about cavities as children, but for many of us the learning stopped there. Since there are a lot of common misconceptions about what causes cavities, in today’s post, our team at...
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 that your smile looks yellow. Unfortunately, the color of your teeth can also a reflection of how...
Junk food and poor oral hygiene aren’t the only things that cause tooth decay. Your mouth is affected by what’s happening in the rest of your body. Diabetes, Sjogren’s Syndrome, and eating disorders are just some of the common illnesses that cause tooth decay. If...