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. …
This message from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is about fluoride and teeth. Fluoride is a mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and is added to most toothpastes to help fight cavities. Fluoride plays an important role in your child’s oral health. Your child should start …
During routine dental examinations at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year. Consider this sobering news from the Oral Cancer Foundation: “The …
In this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville we discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum disease, teeth …
Most people know they can go to the dentist if they have a toothache, and for regular cleanings and checkups. But there are other issues we can help you with, at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Dry mouth, formally called xerostomia, is caused by a lack of saliva and can be quite uncomfortable. It also …
This message from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is about flossing your teeth, and dental health. Most people know that flossing is an important part of dental health. The value of this simple exercise has been shown time and time again. But does fear have to play a role? Flossing offers a chance to remove …
The common household toothbrush. Every home has at least one, and at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we hope our patients are all brushing their teeth after each meal. Regular brushing and flossing are still the most important things you can do for your dental health. It has been said that each toothbrush can contain …
Do you think you might have obstructive sleep apnea? If you do, it’s crucial to see a doctor soon. Left untreated, it can become life-threatening. Treatment for sleep apnea is available at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Here are some signs that you may have sleep apnea: Loud snoring Abrupt awakenings Difficulty staying asleep Frequently …
For the best possible dental health, you should be visiting us at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville for regular cleanings and exams twice a year. Along with daily brushing and flossing, six-month cleanings and checkups are the best way to ensure you have good dental health. That means clean teeth with no cavities, and pink …
