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What stinks?
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more
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Understanding Cavities
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with Read more
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not Read more
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Osteoporosis and Oral Health
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.
Today, the doctor and our team at Frederick Cosmetic & Family Dentistry thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or Read more
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.
the doctor, as well as our team at Frederick Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end Read more
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I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.
Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
Many varieties of fillings are available at our FREDERICK, Maryland office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture Read more
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Timing Matters!
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
Many patients at Frederick Cosmetic & Family Dentistry are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just as effective, Read more
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Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.
September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more
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Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
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The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.
When patients of Frederick Cosmetic & Family Dentistry hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, Read more
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Your Sunny Smile
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.
Your beaming smile makes a sunny day even brighter—and that sunny day can return the favor! How does the sun affect your dental health? Let’s shine some light on the Read more
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Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.
Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Frederick Cosmetic & Family Dentistry are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want Read more
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Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.
Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read more