How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we have some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of …
Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, consistent brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in mind that …
If you’ve noticed that you’re too tired to floss your teeth each night, this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, since it’s an essential part of your daily dental health routine. If you’re an early riser, try …
This post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD focuses on fluoride. What is it, exactly, and why is it so good for your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. It is found in different foods as well as in water. Many cities adjust the fluoride content of their …
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is neither indestructible nor renewable. It’s important to brush and floss daily, and have regular checkups at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD. We recommend using a toothbrush with soft bristles. Use it after every meal to gently clean away food particles. …
Have you ever heard the phrase “I’d rather have a root canal” to describe something painful or unpleasant? At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we perform root canal therapy for our patients and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many patients, the procedure is no more …
Toothaches happen. The best way to prevent them is to keep your teeth and gums healthy and clean. That means brushing and flossing twice a day, avoiding the sugary stuff, and having regular dental checkups. But they still happen sometimes, and when they do, see us at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD. Toothaches may …
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. …
Life gets busy for all of us, and at times, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Maybe you’ve been putting off fixing a leaky faucet for as long as you can remember. Lots of things get put on the back burner, but at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we urge you not …
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and with proper home care and regular checkups at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, they can. But sometimes things go wrong, in spite of everyone’s best efforts. Dental implants are an ideal solution for anyone who loses one or more of their natural teeth. Dental implants …
