My Blog
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3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Oct. 28, 2018.
A tooth with deep decay is in real peril. If the disease isn’t stopped, it can eventually infect the bone and greatly increase the risk of losing the tooth. Read more -
Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
posted: Oct. 18, 2018.
Although it’s a natural part of dental development, teething is no picnic for your baby. This process in which each of their twenty primary teeth gradually erupt through the Read more -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Oct. 08, 2018.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read more -
Antibiotics Could Help Ensure your Implant Surgery is Successful
posted: Sep. 28, 2018.
If you're considering dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth, you'll need to undergo a minor to moderate surgical procedure (depending on the number of implants) to Read more -
FAQs for National Gum Care Month
posted: Sep. 18, 2018.
Gum disease is a bigger problem than you might think. More than half of all adults over age 30 have it, and that figure jumps to 70% of adults Read more -
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 08, 2018.
Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Aug. 29, 2018.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read more -
Oral Hygiene isn't Easy with Braces - but it's Still Doable
posted: Aug. 19, 2018.
If you’re about to undergo orthodontic treatment, you’re going to face a challenge keeping your teeth and gums clean wearing braces. That in turn could increase your chances for Read more -
Back to School Do's and Don'ts
posted: Aug. 09, 2018.
Back-to-school season can be an exciting time for kids—and parents too! As summer starts giving way to fall, your to-do list begins to fill up: there are clothes to Read more -
Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
posted: Jul. 30, 2018.
Dental work isn’t performed in a vacuum — the state of your general health can have an impact on procedures and vice-versa. This is especially true if you’re taking Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Jul. 20, 2018.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more -
Ready for Summer Camp? Be Sure to Pack a Toothbrush
posted: Jul. 10, 2018.
Summer is the time for many children to experience the fun and freedom of sleepaway camp. Along with greater independence, camp brings increased responsibility for kids to take care Read more -
Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
posted: Jun. 30, 2018.
June is the month when lots of important events happen—like weddings, graduations, and family get-togethers. When the weather turns balmy and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time Read more -
Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
posted: Jun. 20, 2018.
Your mouth is a lot like the Wild West — home to millions of bacteria and other microbes, some of which are definitely not “the good guys.” But your Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Jun. 10, 2018.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read more -
No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
posted: May 31, 2018.
Porcelain veneers are positive proof that unattractive teeth don't always require an intensive restoration to regain their beauty. These thin layers of translucent porcelain — custom-designed and color-matched to 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.
