The PearlFection Blog - Dentist in Frederick, MD

Why Is My Child Getting Cavities?
posted: Feb. 22, 2023.

We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read more
What is a water pick and do I need one?
posted: Feb. 15, 2023.

Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and Read more
The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2023.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2023.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Brushing Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
posted: Jan. 25, 2023.

It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your Read more
What stinks?
posted: Jan. 18, 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
Breaking Bad Oral Habits
posted: Jan. 11, 2023.

The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2023.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 28, 2022.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
posted: Dec. 21, 2022.

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
Proper Brushing Techniques
posted: Dec. 14, 2022.

Brushing your teeth properly removes the food particles and bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. However, you do not want to scrub your teeth or gums Read more
What is an Orthodontist?
posted: Oct. 27, 2022.

For many of us, the braces on our teeth were just part of growing up. For an orthodontist, helping patients of all ages maintain healthy, straight teeth is part of a Read more
What is a Prosthodontist? The Benefits of Restorative Dentistry
posted: Oct. 27, 2022.

FREDERICK, Md. - Oct. 22, 2022 - PRLog -- Throughout history, the functional and aesthetic value of the teeth has always been appreciated. Ancient cultures around the world experimented with tooth Read more
What is an Orthodontist? What does an Orthodontist do?
posted: Oct. 27, 2022.

FREDERICK, Md. - Oct. 20, 2022 - PRLog -- For many of us, the braces on our teeth were just part of growing up. For an orthodontist, helping patients of all Read more
PearlFection Dentistry Welcomes 2nd Endodontist, Dr. Frederick Canby, DDS, MS
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

FREDERICK, Md. - Oct. 3, 2022 - PRLog -- PearlFection Dentistry is pleased to announce that Dr. Frederick ("Fritz") Canby has joined the practice as our second Endodontist. Dr. Canby is a board-certified Read more
PearlFection Dentistry Welcomes Dr. Adrianne Golly – Board Certified Oral Surgeon
posted: Oct. 05, 2022.

PearlFection Dentistry is proud to announce that Dr. Adrianne Golly has joined the practice as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS). Dr. Golly is board-certified with a decade of experience Read more