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Removing Teeth Could Aid Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Feb. 02, 2022.
There's usually more to straightening a smile than simply applying braces. That's why an orthodontist takes the time first to learn all they can about a patient's bite and, Read more -
Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with Read more -
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Feb. 27, 2021.
If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing Read more -
Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
posted: Feb. 06, 2021.
If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read more -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Mar. 21, 2020.
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some Read more -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Sep. 23, 2019.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but 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 -
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 -
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 -
Get Ahead of a Developing Cross-Bite with This Early Intervention Measure
posted: Mar. 27, 2019.
Applying braces or clear aligners to move misaligned teeth is only part of an orthodontist's overall mission to eliminate poor bites (malocclusions). Sometimes a malocclusion isn't caused by the Read more -
You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
posted: Jan. 06, 2019.
You have a lot of options for replacing missing teeth, from state-of-the-art dental implants to affordable, but effective partial dentures. But if the teeth in question have been missing Read more -
Why
posted: Nov. 17, 2018.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently 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 -
If You're Considering Braces, Here's How They Work
posted: Aug. 23, 2016.
If you or a family member has problems with teeth alignment or your bite, you may be considering braces. This tried and true method can straighten out most smiles 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.
