Dr. Kevin Hicks DDS and the team at Hicks Family Dentistry are pleased to provide professional and caring dental services to their patients from Lititz PA and the surrounding communities. Our dental services include: adult, children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, orthodontic, preventive and restorative dentistry.
New Breakthrough Provides a Solution For Loose, Slipping Dentures
Denture wearers, mini implants may be the key if you were told inadequate bone density prohibited you from becoming a candidate for implants. These tiny wonders can be placed pain-free, in a single visit, with no further delay needed for healing. They will secure your dentures and alleviate all the problems of slipping, tilting, and trapping of food. That means the same day, you can eat whatever you like. We are committed to helping you smile more! Hicks Family Dentistry Kevin Hicks, DDS 756 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543 (717) 625-0596 HicksFamilyDentistry.com
At Hicks Family Dentistry, we can frequently save a tooth that has been injured or worn to a point where a normal filling won’t bring it back to complete functionality. By placing a crown, we can rescue and even add strength to your compromised tooth. Plus, the advanced composite materials we use to fashion your crown will appear so natural, you’ll have trouble telling it apart from an original tooth. With CEREC™ computer design and creation, you can get your crown all in one visit! Hicks Family Dentistry Kevin Hicks, DDS 756 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543 (717) 625-0596 HicksFamilyDentistry.com
Normally we think of a teeth cleaning as just that. Our tongues love the smooth and clean feeling we get after visiting our dental hygienist. But there's another huge benefit to regular teeth cleaning. Hygienists spend time in your mouth. That give them the opportunity to spot suspicious tissue or other possible signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer has a fantastically high cure rate - but only if it's detected early. Another reason to love your dental hygienist!
Maybe you remember that TV show, Extreme Makeovers? They took people who were unhappy with their appearance and let surgeons and dentists perform cosmetic miracles on their bodies and teeth. Well, a complete smile makeover like that can be done by many dentists, And often it only takes two visits!
Digital X-rays generate images that are not achievable with ordinary film systems. Individual or panoramic images are obtained using a digital sensor placed inside your mouth. There’s no film to be developed, which means a quicker office visit for you. In addition, this cutting-edge technology reduces your exposure to radiation by 75% as compared to conventional, non-digital X-rays. As an extra benefit, because no developing chemicals are necessary, this type of X-ray produces no environmentally polluting waste. Hicks Family Dentistry Kevin Hicks, DDS 756 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543 (717) 625-0596 HicksFamilyDentistry.com
Tooth enamel is very hard but... That doesn't mean you can't break it. Our office recommends to avoid eating "hard foods" such as popcorn. Don't crack nut shells with your teeth or chew on ice. Opening packages with your teeth can also damage the enamel. It's not just the sugar - it's also the acid Sugar and acids are your teeth's worst enemies. What are we talking about? Soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juices, and candy. Because of the acid content, Mountain Dew seems to be the worst of the worst. There is even a name for the damage it does and it is called "Dew Mouth." These erode the tooth enamel, making it highly susceptible to decay. Parents, watch your kid's consumption of these because young children's enamle hasn't developed fully. This makes these drinks even more damaging for kids. As well as eliminating the above (or at least reducing their consumption), it is recommended to always brush and floss after every meal. If you can't, use a sugar-free xylitol chewing gum after a meal. Also rinse your mouth with a high quality dental mouthwash.
