Here’s a question from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville: want to raise your Dental IQ and improve your oral health? One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. It’s the balance of bacteria that’s important. This is where brushing and flossing…
Dental health
Protect Young Smiles From Childhood Tooth Decay
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we get it. Parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to their child’s health and safety. Don’t overlook dental health! Committing to daily oral hygiene will prevent the pain, inconvenience, and the needless expense of dealing with cavities in children. Even though most parents know the…
The ADA: Promoting Dental Health Since 1859
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA logo on toothpaste tubes and dental floss containers, but what else do you know about this organization? The ADA’s self-proclaimed objective is to improve the level of public oral health by supporting the dental…
Creating Beautiful Smiles At St. Mary’s Dental
St. Mary’s Dental is a full-service dental practice in Mechanicsville MD. As a general dentistry practice, we view ourselves as your first line of defense when it comes to your dental health: the place you turn to to maintain healthy teeth and gums. We recommend seeing us every six months for a cleaning and checkup.…
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin made that wise observation in the 1730s, but it’s as valid as it ever was today, especially the ounce of prevention you get from seeing the dentist at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD every six months. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you call it one-sided, with the dentist choosing any treatment, while the patient is mostly a bystander?At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we don’t do things that way. You will notice the difference when you first walk in our doors. You will discover a friendly…
The Gift Of Oral Health
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Many dental patients wonder why, with all the improvements in dentistry, the dentist at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD still sends you home with a complimentary toothbrush and floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simplicity fool you. These tools are your best bet…
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of…
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
Here’s a reminder from the team at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD: When you go to the store looking for oral care products, be sure to check that it has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. There are four ways the ADA seal can help you make good choices for you and your family,…
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
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…
