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Here's Good Advice for Your College Student To Protect Their Dental Health
posted: Oct. 15, 2021.
As summer wanes, thousands of high school grads will begin the new adventure called college. For many of these "freshmen," it will also be their first taste of true Read more -
An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
posted: Apr. 28, 2021.
Although dental care is our primary focus, we dentists are also on the lookout for other health problems that may manifest in the mouth. That's why we're sometimes the Read more -
Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
posted: Jan. 17, 2021.
In the midst of the current global pandemic, we're all focused on staying healthy and avoiding infection. For many, their first thought before resuming any regular activity is, “Will Read more -
Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
posted: Aug. 28, 2020.
Most babies come into the world ready and able to nourish at their mother's breast—no training required! About one in ten children, though, may have a structural abnormality with Read more -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Aug. 18, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read more -
Mouth Breathing Can Lead to Serious Oral Problems, Especially for Children
posted: Aug. 08, 2020.
It's normal for people to breathe through their nose. And for good reason: Nasal breathing filters contaminants, warms and humidifies incoming air, and helps generate beneficial nitric oxide. Chronic Read more -
A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
posted: Jun. 09, 2020.
It's National Dairy Month and time to pay tribute to the aurochs, those shaggy creatures who once roamed the Fertile Crescent until people began domesticating them about 8,000 years Read more -
You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
posted: Feb. 20, 2020.
While a relatively minor health issue, cracked mouth corners (medically known as angular cheilitis) can certainly be irritating. Fortunately, you don't have to live with it—we can help reduce Read more -
3 Things You Should Do to Avoid Harm From Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 10, 2020.
In the world of movies and television, the lead actors get the lion’s share of the credit. In reality, though, there wouldn’t be much of a show without the Read more -
Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
posted: Nov. 22, 2019.
It's a “change” moment when your child leaves home to attend college for the first time. For many, it's the first time to truly be on their own. While Read more -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Why the Bottled Variety Might not be Your Best Choice for Clean Drinking Water
posted: Mar. 27, 2018.
In recent decades civilization's millennia-long search for clean, safe drinking water has become much easier with modern purification methods. Today, there are few places in the United States without Read more -
Back-to-School Shopping...for Oral Health!
posted: Sep. 12, 2017.
What's the most fun thing about back-to-school time? For many of us, it's the shopping! Those cool backpacks and colorful sneakers put smiles on a lot of young faces. While 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.
