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Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.

We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have Read more
Can I use mouthwash instead of flossing?
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.

While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand. Mouthwash Benefits Mouthwash comes Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Frederick Cosmetic & Family Dentistry included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new Read more
Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.

Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital Read more
What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.

Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it Read more
The Truth about TMJ
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read more
The Perks of Dairy
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.

We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.

At Frederick Cosmetic & Family Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a Read more
Periodontal Health during Pregnancy
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.

Congratulations! Your pregnancy is a time of joy and excitement—and a time to take special care of yourself. You’ve discovered that pregnancy brings many physical changes, but it may still Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
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
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
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
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