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

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Curbing Dry Mouth Could Boost Your Oral Health as you get Older
posted: May 18, 2022.

There is much to contend with as we grow older, including a higher risk for dental disease. One possible contributing factor: dry mouth from a lack of saliva.Also known as Read more
You May Need a Different Treatment Approach to Clear Up This Facial Rash
posted: May 08, 2022.

We all value clear skin as a sign of health and vitality—and attractive facial skin certainly enhances a beautiful smile. So, when a rash or other skin outbreak mars our Read more
Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 28, 2022.

Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Even with wear and tear from years of eating and biting they can continue to function properly and look attractive well into Read more
Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 18, 2022.

If you’re over age 30 there’s a fifty percent chance you have periodontal (gum) disease—and you may not even know it. Without treatment this often “silent” bacterial infection could cause Read more
If You're Caring For an Older Adult, Make Their Oral Health a Top Priority
posted: Apr. 08, 2022.

Most of us care for our teeth without much assistance, save from our dentist. But that can change as we get older. A senior adult sometimes needs the help of Read more
Keep an Eye on Your Family's Fluoride Intake
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Fluoride is a critical weapon in the war against tooth decay. But this natural chemical proven to strengthen tooth enamel has also aroused suspicion over the years that it might Read more
Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
posted: Mar. 19, 2022.

It often begins without you realizing it—spreading ever deeper into the gums and damaging tissue attachments, teeth and supporting bone in its way. In the end, it could cause you Read more
4 Things You Can Do To have A Healthier Mouth and Body
posted: Mar. 09, 2022.

Ninety percent of all adults have had at least one cavity during their lifetime. Over half of people over thirty have had some form of gum disease. And, over one Read more
Eating Disorders May Contribute to Damaged Teeth and Gums
posted: Feb. 27, 2022.

While most dental problems are caused by disease or trauma, sometimes the root problem is psychological. Such is the case with bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder that could contribute to Read more
Patients with HIV Must Pay Close Attention to Their Oral Health
posted: Feb. 17, 2022.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) jolted our collective consciousness in the 1980s. The deadly disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) had no known cure and, at the time, Read more
Orthodontics - Your Path to a More Attractive and Healthier Smile
posted: Feb. 07, 2022.

Orthodontics—the science and art of straightening teeth—plays an important role in ideal dental health. Moving teeth to the places they should be makes them easier to clean (reducing your risk Read more
Sedation, Along with Understanding, can Relieve Your Dental Visit Fears
posted: Jan. 28, 2022.

For most people, going to the dentist is as routine as getting their oil changed. But if you're like the one in ten people with severe anxiety, dental visits are Read more
A Stainless Steel Crown Could Help a Struggling Primary Molar Last Longer
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Although primary (“baby”) teeth have a lifespan of only a few years, they’re still important to a child’s current and future dental health. In the present, they help a child Read more
Late Thumb-Sucking Could Cause Bite Problems
posted: Jan. 08, 2022.

Of the many concerns pediatric healthcare providers hear from parents, thumb-sucking is definitely on the short list. Such a worry isn't totally unwarranted—persistent thumb-sucking could influence poor bite formation. But if Read more
Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.

Even with modern prevention and treatment advances, losing teeth in later life is still a sad but common part of human experience. Just as generations have before, many today rely Read more
Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
posted: Dec. 19, 2021.

If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth. Besides Read more

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