When it comes to maintaining good oral health in Maryland, using toothpaste is an essential part of daily dental hygiene. Toothpaste helps to remove plaque and food particles from teeth, preventing cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues. It also freshens your breath which makes for a good starting point on social success. With …
Most Mechanicsville people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Mechanicsville area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom-made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in teeth …
It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most valued physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Do you love your smile? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at your …
As the years go by, our teeth naturally lose their luster. Dark-colored foods and drinks speed up the process, but even people who avoid coffee, wine and cola are not immune to yellow or gray teeth. Want to brighten up your smile? Have you considered tooth whitening? Teeth whitening at St. Mary’s Dental is one …
Some Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of …
Are you considering a smile makeover? Are you skeptical of promises of a “perfect smile” or a “celebrity smile?” Let’s address the most popular cosmetic dental procedures and the results that can be expected. Composite Veneers The application of porcelain veneers at St. Mary’s Dental can remedy several aesthetic dental problems and is generally a …
Here at the Mechanicsville dental blog, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are committed to our patients’ oral health. So, today we offer a critical warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most people probably know that sugar is not your teeth’s friend. Eating candy creates the perfect …
Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all of your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you …
In a Match.com survey, over 5,000 single men and women were asked what they found most attractive in a potential dating partner. 60% of men and 71% of women said straight, white teeth and an attractive smile was the highest-ranking feature. and… Research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), found that a healthy, …
If you think your smile is unattractive, you may not smile very often. Cosmetic dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD can improve any smile. In addition to making us happier, smiling benefits our quality of life in a multitude of ways. 1.Look Younger and More Attractive It doesn’t take a scientific study to …
