This post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we want to see our patients at least twice a year for a checkup and cleaning. A checkup can give you real peace of mind, especially since every one we do includes an oral cancer screening. Lung and breast cancer get a lot of public attention, and rightfully so. …
Keeping your teeth clean is a critical part of maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the advantages of visiting us at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is having a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing habits. Your Partner in Oral Health Our dental hygienist can professionally clean and polish your teeth at …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville we are proud to provide our community with the best dental care possible. It’s a lot of work to run a dental office, but it’s an important function. We are commmitted to excellence in what we do. It is by now well-established that your dental health is linked your …
This message from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is for kids who want to make flossing a habit. Here are five flossing steps made so easy you can tick them off one finger at a timw. Thumbkin: Thumb to Chest Reminder Thumb to chest can remind me that this isn’t for my friends. Brushing the …
Dry mouth is a condition in which your salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, leaving you with a persistent dry feeling in your mouth. If you experience this, be sure to tell us at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STOE-me-uh. It’s a common side …
The purpose of this dentistry article from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about sedation dentistry. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some dental patients are not only afraid of receiving treatment; they also fear the thought of not being in control. We offer …
A condition known as dry mouth is fairly common, and has some common causes. It can be really uncomfortable, and can also pose a threat to your dental health. Here are some tips from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STO-me-ah. Some of its causes …
Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. The plaque process goes something like this: …
Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day. In this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we’ll talk about why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes food debris from teeth and cleans …
