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Four Reasons Why Your Gums Deserve Your Care
posted: Sep. 13, 2019.
While teeth often seem to be the main focus of dental care, there’s another part of your mouth that deserves almost as much attention—your gums. Neglect them and you Read more -
Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
posted: Sep. 03, 2019.
You're doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they're Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Aug. 24, 2019.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more -
Speaking of Wellness: Enjoying Great Oral Health for a Lifetime
posted: Aug. 14, 2019.
August is National Wellness Month. Since part of staying in good overall health is taking care of your dental health, it's a good time to look at ways you Read more -
A Stainless Steel Crown Could Extend the Life of a Primary Molar
posted: Aug. 04, 2019.
One of the key elements in a child’s development is their first set of teeth. Although primary (“baby”) teeth last only a few years, they’re critically important for enabling Read more -
Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
posted: Jul. 25, 2019.
Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Jul. 15, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read more -
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
posted: Jul. 05, 2019.
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem Read more -
3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
posted: Jun. 25, 2019.
Teeth whitening or bleaching is one of the most affordable and least invasive ways of improving your smile. Although the effect fades with time, whitening can make dull and Read more -
Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
posted: Jun. 15, 2019.
You're not just a patient to your dentist—you're also a partner for achieving your best oral health possible. And it takes what both of you do to achieve it. No Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Jun. 05, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read more -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: May 26, 2019.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development. That holds true for poor bites: while Read more -
Transforming Your Smile with Veneers, Step by Step
posted: May 16, 2019.
Dental veneers are a great way to transform a smile without the expense or effort often required of other restorations. These thin layers of dental material adhere to the Read more -
Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
posted: May 06, 2019.
The change from primary teeth to permanent is an announcement to the world that a boy or girl is "growing up." "Growing up," though, is still not "grown"—the new Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Apr. 26, 2019.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more -
Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
posted: Apr. 16, 2019.
Bite problems are quite common—as many as 75% of adults may have some form of orthodontic issue. Unfortunately, there's also something else just as common: that many people believe Read more
Meet the Doctor
Kevin Aiken, DDS
In 1978, Dr. Aiken returned to Hudson, Ohio and opened his own practice. Since then, Dr. Kevin C. Aiken, D.D.S., Inc. has grown into the established dental practice that it is today.
