Silver Spring, MD Dentist

What is a crown?
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get Read more
Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
Is periodontal disease genetic?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read more
March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
Preventing Toddler Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

You do everything you can to protect your toddler with safeguards large and small. Installing that complicated car seat. Figuring out which sunscreen is best for delicate skin. Spending weeks Read more
Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

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
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

At Faith A. Cousins, DDS, PC, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is Read more
Is There an Act Three for Our Teeth?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve. Act Two: The 32 (if you Read more
Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush, Read more
Periodontics and Braces Treatment
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read more
Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

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
Keeping Your Teeth Strong and Healthy
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could Read more