For the best possible dental health, you should be visiting us at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville for regular cleanings and exams twice a year. Along with daily brushing and flossing, six-month cleanings and checkups are the best way to ensure you have good dental health. That means clean teeth with no cavities, and pink…
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Live Better With Dental Implants
Ill-fitting dentures can result in more issues for denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Dental implants from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville are a superior option. Though traditional dentures are better than nothing, in practical terms they leave much to be desired.…
Why A Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
This post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. We recommend this procedure in order to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? They have the reputation…
Let Your Smile Show Who You Really Are
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Let’s talk about the power of a smile. You can learn a lot from a smile: they communicate emotions more precisely than words can ever do. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we create beautiful smiles with cosmetic dentistry. How can we do that? With cosmetic dentistry, we can whiten teeth, improve their shape, close…
St. Mary’s Dental In Mechanicsville Wants You To Be Healthy And Happy
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we are dedicated to the dental health of each patient, and recognize that healthy teeth and gums are essential to complete physical and mental health. At every checkup, we examine you for any new cavities, and for any signs of gum disease. In its mildest form, gum disease is…
Tooth Whitening: In-Office Or At Home?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth whitening
If you are planning to whiten your teeth, the first step is to select a method. There are lots of options, but they all use a peroxide-based whitening solution. You’ll get the best results from professional whitening at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. The difference between professional whitening and over-the-counter products lies in the strength…
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to auto pilot and get it done. But at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we as in all seriousness, are you brushing your teeth correctly? Actually, many people are making tooth brushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better protect your teeth…
How Is Snoring Different From Sleep Apnea?
Categories: General dentistry, Sleep apnea
It’s estimated that 50% of people snore at some point during their life. Sleep apnea is a more serious, but also common. We can provide relief, at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Snoring and sleep apnea are related. Many people who snore also have sleep apnea. However, the conditions are not always present together. Why…
Children’s Cavities Are Not “Just A Part Of Growing Up”
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This blog post from St.Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville focuses on a preventative treatment often used to help impede the development of cavities in children. Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the rear molars. The back teeth are more prone to cavities because…
What Is A Canted Midline?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we consider many factors when designing a smile for one of our patients. One of the elements involved is the facial midline. We consider the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers, and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line up…
