A mouth full of unattractive teeth can distract from anyone’s appearance. But a spotlight-ready smile, like what you can get with cosmetic dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, can bring you increased satisfaction and confidence in your social interactions. Cosmetic dentistry is that branch of dental science that creates positive changes to your teeth…
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Versatile Veneers For A Vivid Smile
Have you ever wished you could attach perfectly shaped, white surfaces to the front of your teeth? Guess what? With porcelain veneers from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, you can! Porcelain veneers can turn unattractive smiles into sensational smiles with minimal disruption to existing tooth structure. They are custom-made for each tooth from a durable,…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: Dental health
During routine dental examinations at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year. Consider this sobering news from the Oral Cancer Foundation: “The…
Is Cosmetic Dentistry For You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many of the patients who visit St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville have questions about cosmetic dentistry. There is some reliable information online, but there are many questions that only a dentist can answer. Cosmetic dentistry is all about making positive changes to the appearance of your teeth and smile, while at the same time complementing…
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
Categories: Dental health, General Dental
In this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville we discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum disease, teeth…
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Most people know they can go to the dentist if they have a toothache, and for regular cleanings and checkups. But there are other issues we can help you with, at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Dry mouth, formally called xerostomia, is caused by a lack of saliva and can be quite uncomfortable. It also…
Are You Flossing Out Of Fear?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This message from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is about flossing your teeth, and dental health. Most people know that flossing is an important part of dental health. The value of this simple exercise has been shown time and time again. But does fear have to play a role? Flossing offers a chance to remove…
Your Famous Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General dentistry
This message from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville looks at cosmetic dentistry, and what it can do for your smile. How do famous people keep brilliant white smiles that are always ready for the red carpet or a close-up? Do they avoid coffee? Not likely. Every tabloid is full of pictures of famous men and…
Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
The common household toothbrush. Every home has at least one, and at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we hope our patients are all brushing their teeth after each meal. Regular brushing and flossing are still the most important things you can do for your dental health. It has been said that each toothbrush can contain…
Oral Appliance Therapy For Sleep Apnea
Do you think you might have obstructive sleep apnea? If you do, it’s crucial to see a doctor soon. Left untreated, it can become life-threatening. Treatment for sleep apnea is available at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Here are some signs that you may have sleep apnea: Loud snoring Abrupt awakenings Difficulty staying asleep Frequently…
