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Kevin B. Cook, D.D.S., S.C.

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Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
posted: Sep 15, 2020.

When you floss (you do floss, right?), you probably notice a sticky, yellowish substance called plaque stuck to the thread. This thin film of tiny food particles and bacteria is Read more
Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Sep 05, 2020.

Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways to Read more
Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Help Restore Lost Tissues Around Teeth
posted: Aug 26, 2020.

Your gums can take a lot — they’re resilient and they endure a variety of abrasive foods over a lifetime. But resilience isn’t the same as invulnerability: your gums can Read more
We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
posted: Aug 16, 2020.

The “magic” behind a dental implant’s durability is the special affinity its imbedded titanium post has with bone. Over time bone grows and attaches to the titanium surface to produce Read more
Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Aug 06, 2020.

Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable to Read more
Sedation Therapy Can Help Anxious Patients Get the Dental Care They Need
posted: Jul 27, 2020.

Dental visit anxiety is a serious problem: Half of all Americans admit to some level of dental fear, while 15% avoid dental care altogether due to acute anxiety. The harm Read more
Restore a Flawed Tooth in as Little as One Visit with Composite Resin
posted: Jul 17, 2020.

You have a winning smile except for one small flaw — one of your front teeth is chipped. In functional terms the defect is insignificant: your tooth is healthy and Read more
These Digital Tools Increase the Success Rate of Dental Implants
posted: Jul 07, 2020.

Nothing beats the form and function of a real tooth—but dental implants come pretty close. That's why they're tops among both dentists and patients for replacing missing teeth.Much of an Read more
Oral Hygiene isn't Easy with Braces - but it's Still Doable
posted: Jun 27, 2020.

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 tooth Read more
Make Dental Care a Priority When You're Pregnant
posted: Jun 17, 2020.

There are many health concerns when you’re pregnant. And not just for you — what you eat, how you sleep or what medications or supplements you’re taking all have an Read more
Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
posted: Jun 07, 2020.

Tooth decay is one of two dental diseases most responsible for tooth loss (gum disease being the other). In the absence of treatment, what starts as a hole or cavity Read more
Correct a Cross-Bite by Widening the Upper Jaw with an Expander
posted: May 28, 2020.

A poor bite (malocclusion) could be more than simply teeth out of alignment. There could be complex causes for the malocclusion, possibly involving the facial bone structure.An example of this Read more
4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
posted: May 18, 2020.

People improve their smiles for a lot of reasons: to better their career prospects, to put some juice in their social lives or just to do something special for themselves. Read more
Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
posted: May 08, 2020.

What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although their Read more
A Smile Makeover is a Transforming Experience
posted: Apr 28, 2020.

The term “makeover” is a powerful word in today’s society. It’s used for a variety of things — hair, body, lawn — that need more than a different style, a Read more
Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
posted: Apr 18, 2020.

Soon after the primary (baby) teeth begin to give way, the teeth a child will have the rest of their lives start erupting into the mouth. But while they’re permanent, Read more

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