This blog post from St.Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville focuses on a preventative treatment often used to help impede the development of cavities in children. Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the rear molars. The back teeth are more prone to cavities because …
Regular dental check-ups and cleanings with us at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville are critical for good dental health. However, some dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a day or two, you don’t need to be …
What’s the difference between a dental implant and a crown? It can be confusing. They can be combined in one procedure. And both can be used with other dental restorations. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we’re using this space to explain the difference. 1. A dental implant can serve as a foundation for a …
Along with brushing, flossing is the most important thing you can do for healthy teeth and gums. There’s a variety of floss types to choose from. Which one is best for you? It depends. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we’re using this space to summarize what’s available, and what might influence your choice of …
This message from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is about your dental health, and improving it. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your dental health in 10 seconds. Here’s how: Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look …
We say it all the time: see us twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. And happily, most of our patients at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville are really good about making and keeping their appointments twice a year. It’s the best way to stay on top of their dental health. As important as …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we urge all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth at least twice a day. This very good habit is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your dental health. What kind of toothpaste should you use? There is no one-size-fits-all product on the …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we enjoy providing guidance on dental health. We know it depends, in large part, on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a filling or a crown, …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, each member of our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. This article focuses on the duties of a dental assistant. You possibly think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,” or “The …
When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, gum disease, or damage from an injury, the dentist at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville has to make a judgment call about treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal may be the only way to save it. The mere words, …
