Regular brushing and flossing is essential for good dental health. But a toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where sealants from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville can be invaluable. Dental sealants are a protective coating applied to the biting surfaces of the …
In this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we are going to talk about root canals, tooth extraction, and dental implants. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, we make a judgment call: whether to try saving the tooth with root canal therapy, or extracting it. Sometimes patients think an extraction is the …
If you explored our website before landing on this blog, you have may noticed the term “general dentistry” on the menu, along with other services. “General dentistry” may sound bland, but it isn’t. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, it’s your assurance that we can diagnose and treat your most essential issues, and ensure your …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechancisville, patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft bristles. We recommend …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we make every checkup a noteworthy experience with our attention to detail, and committment to each patient’s dental health. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville we diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth and gums. These conditions can affect the tongue. We’re using this blog post to discuss the tongue. Have you ever considered all the important things your tongue can do? It helps us talk, perceive the texture and flavor of food, chew, …
Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In a few …
In this blog post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we have some answers to frequent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is repulsive, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. Time …
Dental crowns have been a staple restoration in dentistry for many years. We use dental crowns on our patients almost every day, at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. A dental crown procedure consists of several steps: Tooth Preparation We anesthetize the tooth to be crowned and then prepare it. All decay is removed and the …
This post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is about your tooth enamel, and how you can best protect it. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, enamel erosion is extremely common, though largely preventable. …
