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

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Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: Aug 12, 2019.

It can be alarming to be awakened in the middle of the night by a screeching, gritting sound coming from your child’s bedroom. No, it’s not a scene from a Read more
Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
posted: Aug 02, 2019.

The Millennials, those born around the turn of the Millennium in 2000, are entering adulthood. Like any generation, they have their collective promise—and problems. An example of the latter seems Read more
Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant
posted: Jul 23, 2019.

During pregnancy, your body isn’t the only part of your life that changes. Instead of “me,” you’re now thinking about “us”—you and the new person growing inside you. Because of Read more
Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
posted: Jul 13, 2019.

Because it requires jaw movement, eating can be difficult and painful if you have a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). During flareups you may switch to foods that are easier to Read more
Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Jul 03, 2019.

The journey to a straighter smile with braces can be difficult. One of the biggest dangers you'll face is an increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease.Gum disease is caused by Read more
Answering Your Questions about Your Upcoming Teeth Whitening
posted: Jun 23, 2019.

Whitening can transform the dullest teeth into a dazzling smile fit for a Hollywood star. But before you undergo a whitening procedure, you might have a few questions about it. Read more
Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jun 13, 2019.

With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the World Read more
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Jun 03, 2019.

There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent of Read more
See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
posted: May 24, 2019.

A loose adult tooth isn't normal. It could be loose because it's been subjected to high biting forces like those that occur with a tooth grinding habit. Or, it could Read more
Your Gums May Need a Little Extra Care While You're Wearing Braces
posted: May 14, 2019.

While braces improve your mouth function and smile by moving teeth into better positions, they may also adversely affect another part of your oral health — your gums. It’s not Read more
3 Things You can do to Slow Tooth Wear
posted: May 04, 2019.

Unlike our primitive ancestors, our teeth have it relatively easy. Human diets today are much more refined than their counterparts from thousands of years ago. Ancient teeth recovered from those Read more
A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
posted: Apr 24, 2019.

Children losing their primary (“baby”) teeth is both natural and necessary. So, is it really that much of a concern if they lose one early?The answer is yes — premature Read more
4 Tips for Avoiding Dental Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Apr 14, 2019.

Wearing braces takes time, but if all goes well the changes to your smile will be well worth it. In the meantime, though, you’ll have to contend with one particular Read more
E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes
posted: Apr 04, 2019.

More than 20 million people in the United States use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs as an alternative to tobacco smoking. While many users believe "vaping" is a healthier alternative to Read more
4 Things You Should be Doing to Maintain a Healthy Mouth
posted: Mar 25, 2019.

Regular dental visits are an important part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But it’s what goes on between those visits — daily hygiene and care — that are the Read more
Five Things to Know About Bleeding Gums
posted: Mar 14, 2019.

Did you ever brush your teeth and find that your gums were bleeding slightly? This unwelcome discovery is more common than you might think — and it might have something Read more

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