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

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Take Proactive Steps to Protect Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.

Cancer treatment can consume all of your focus to the exclusion of other health issues. But these other issues still need attention, especially how treating cancer could affect other parts Read more
4 Things You Can Do To Make Sure Your Child's Bite Is on the Right Track
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.

So, how's your child's bite? No, not how well they clamp down on things (like fingers—yikes!), but how the teeth on both jaws interact with each other. It's important to Read more
3 Reasons for Why It's a Smart Move to Invest in Dental Implants
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.

When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, you have several options, including a removable partial denture or a fixed bridge. But the premier choice is “the new kid on Read more
3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Crown Restoration
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.

You may think all crowns are alike—but there can be a world of difference between one crown and another. Getting the crown your dentist recommends and one that's satisfactory to Read more
Here's What's in Your Toothpaste for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.

We're all interested in how our toothpaste tastes, how it freshens breath or how it brightens teeth. But those are secondary to its most important function, which is how well Read more
Stop Plaque Buildup Around Your Implant-Supported Bridge With Flossing
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Losing your teeth can be a traumatic experience with serious consequences for your overall health. Fortunately, you have great options for replacing lost teeth that can restore both appearance and Read more
Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.

Chronic stress can cause any number of physical problems like back pain, insomnia or stomach ulcers. In the mouth, it can also be the cause of teeth grinding or clenching Read more
Diet and Lifestyle Choices Key to Dental Health During College Years
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.

“The Freshman 15” is a popular way of referring to the phenomenon of new college students gaining weight during their freshman year (although the average is less than fifteen pounds). Read more
Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.

Since boxers first began using them a century ago, athletic mouthguards are now standard safety equipment for most contact sports. Without them, dental injuries would skyrocket.But a recent study in Read more
Custom Oral Appliances Could Help Stop Sleep Apnea
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.

For millions of Americans, sleep apnea is a serious health condition. Not only can it impair your day-to-day living, you might be more susceptible to high blood pressure, heart disease Read more
What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

A relatively easy and inexpensive way to improve your smile is to whiten your teeth. In fact, you may even be able to do it yourself at home. Although there Read more
Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.

Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked out.But Read more
Why You Should Floss Around the Implants Supporting Your Bridge
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

We've been using bridges to replace missing teeth for decades. Now, recently-developed implant-supported bridges are even more dependable, promising greater durability and less interference with remaining natural teeth.But just like Read more
Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.

If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to see a dentist. No, really—your recurring sinusitis might stem from a decayed tooth.Tooth decay can start as a cavity, but Read more
Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with us. Read more
Root Planing Cleans Plaque from Tooth Roots Without Surgery
posted: May 23, 2021.

Periodontal (gum) disease is an aggressive bacterial infection caused by built-up plaque on tooth surfaces. Gum disease results in bone loss and causes loss of attachment from the teeth, leading Read more

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