Learn more about the importance of saliva.
STATE-OF-THE-ART STERILIZATION
We refuse to take chances with your health, which is why we take extra precautions to keep our instruments sterile. In addition to scrubbing and sterilizing all implements after every use, single-use tools are employed wherever possible. Our autoclave, which is the special unit we use for sterilization, is consistently monitored by an independent lab to uphold the highest level of safety and cleanliness.
Hicks Family Dentistry
Kevin Hicks, DDS
756 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 625-0596
HicksFamilyDentistry.com
Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com that was written by Steve Auger
When you hear the word "X-ray," there's a tendency to envision a youngster sitting around an ER waiting to see if he or she has a broken bone incurred playing sports or just horsing around. But X-rays are just as important to dentists' offices as they are to those of orthopedists. A teeth X-ray is invaluable to any dentist in the maintenance of good oral health when treating a patient. Here's exactly what they are and how dentists incorporate them into their practices.
X-RAYS
Your dentist visually examines all aspects of your teeth and gums during a typical checkup. A teeth X-ray, however, is a diagnostic tool that allows your dentist to gauge your mouth health through factors he can't see with the naked eye, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). Also called radiographs, X-rays can reveal common issues such as cavities, tooth decay and periodontal disease, all the way to more complex problems such as jaw infections and oral cysts. X-rays aren't just for adults though. Dentists take x-rays of children's teeth for some of the same reasons as adults but also some different reasons.
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The remainder of the article details the following:
- Children and the dentist
- Reasons for child teeth x-rays
- X-ray safety for children
Learn more about why gums recede.
TRADITIONAL DENTURE SOLUTIONS
Perhaps traditional dentures are the best option for you. Dr. Hicks can create and fit natural-appearing, custom dentures that won’t move! This innovation involves fitting the denture plate so precisely that you can have confidence while eating, because you know your dentures won’t shift or slip. If you wear dentures, be sure to ask us about this. It will make your life much less frustrating.
Hicks Family Dentistry
Kevin Hicks, DDS
756 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 625-0596
HicksFamilyDentistry.com
Learn more about the treatment for abscessed teeth.
AN AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR MULTIPLE MISSING TEETH
Do you need to fill an empty space in your mouth? Is there a spot where multiple missing teeth have created an open void? If so, a bridge may be the appropriate solution for you. Designed to be anchored with crowns and created from the same advanced composite materials, a bridge will span the gap to restore function, comfort, and a full smile to your mouth.
Hicks Family Dentistry
Kevin Hicks, DDS
756 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 625-0596
HicksFamilyDentistry.com
When you hear the word "X-ray," there's a tendency to envision a youngster sitting around an ER waiting to see if he or she has a broken bone incurred playing sports or just horsing around. But X-rays are just as important to dentists' offices as they are to those of orthopedists. A teeth X-ray is invaluable to any dentist in the maintenance of good oral health when treating a patient. Here's exactly what they are and how dentists incorporate them into their practices.
Perhaps traditional dentures are the best option for you. Dr. Hicks can create and fit natural-appearing, custom dentures that won’t move! This innovation involves fitting the denture plate so precisely that you can have confidence while eating, because you know your dentures won’t shift or slip. If you wear dentures, be sure to ask us about this. It will make your life much less frustrating.
AN AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR MULTIPLE MISSING TEETH