Porcelain veneers (also called laminates) are thin shells that are custom made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. They are super-strong and are available from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD. Porcelain veneers can correct a variety of dental issues, including: 1. Chips 2. Cracks 3. Stains 4. Teeth that …
In this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we will talk about jaw bone health, and how dental implants can protect you against bone loss. To remain healthy and dense, your jaw bone needs to be constantly stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the …
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. Porcelain vveneer, available from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the …
Hello! This post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is for parents. We know that the health and safety of your children is your top priority. That’s why you baby-proof your home, serve healthy foods, and buckle the kids tightly in their car seats. You want to protect them from cavities, too. Tooth decay is …
Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it’s been the nemesis of dental care for years. It will probably stay that way. Today, St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville gives you yet another critical reason to avoid this ubiquitous beverage. For dental health, soda inflicts a double punch of damage with two of …
Would you like a brilliant smile? St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville can help. Cosmetic dentistry is a blend of science and artistry that can make positive changes to your smile, in both form and function. If you are missing one or more teeth, ask us about dental implant. These are titanium posts surgically implanted in …
If you experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, sedation dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville may be for you. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, sleep dentistry, or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and a popular option for those coping with dental anxiety. Though it may sound impossible, with …
If you are the parent of a daughter or son, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As young men and women progress toward complete independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health and dental care. You may know Mechanicsville teens that skip meals and others that eat ramen noodles …
When the upper part of the jaw and the lower part of the jaw are not the same size, bite problems can occur. In some cases, bite problems can be corrected with clear braces, available from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD. When the lower jaw is smaller than the upper jaw, it is called …
You smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t had a dental examination in a while, consider the excellent dental care you’ll get from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Here are ten reasons to stay on top of your dental health: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way to prevent dental problems. Clean …
