Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you have to do. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we understand that. But we remind you not to let your dental care slide, because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams are…
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Protect Teeth From Cracks
Ouch! No one wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth, so in this blog post from the dentist at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we are going to focus on how to avoid this preventable problem. The first thing to remember is that avoiding a cracked tooth is not rocket science. You…
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See us at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD right away, and then get on with life. A tooth may become chipped for any number of reasons. It might happen on an athletic field, or it might happen in the kitchen by…
Smile Perfection
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental care
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we are passionate about perfection. We strive to create perfect smiles for our cosmetic dentistry patients. Here are some of the cosmetic dental procedures we use in smile makeovers at St. Mary’s Dental. Implant Dentistry Dental implants are the ultimate tooth restoration available in Mechanicsville, or anywhere else.…
Gummy Smile?
Many of our patients at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD undergo crown lengthening to correct a gummy smile. The procedure brings proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does…
Soda Spells Double Trouble
Categories: Cavities, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental care, Dental health, Family dentistry, General dentistry
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…
Helping Teeth Survive Adolescence
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…
Overbites And Underbites
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…
Top 10 Reasons To Visit Your Dentist
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…
