Your smile is one of your most powerful assets—an expression of your confidence, personality, and joy. When missing teeth create gaps in your grin, it can affect more than just your appearance; it can impact your oral health, self-esteem, and overall well-being. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, MD, Dr. Gina McCray and her team …
Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about improving your smile? Do you have an extracted tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever …
Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at St. Mary’s Dental can restore missing …
I’m Dr. Gina McCray of St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Mechanicsville area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a …
Every stage of life has its benefits and drawbacks. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time, and grandchildren. However, most Mechanicsville retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility, or dental issues. Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and beautiful throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry from St. …
Countless people have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post. Dental implants are usually …
Let’s consider what to expect during tooth implant surgery. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. This is how implant placement works: Before the Procedure We start with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll take numerous X-rays of your teeth and jaw. Images are taken from numerous angles. It’s vital …
If you are fortunate to have dental insurance but do not have a regular dentist, it’s time to select a dentist. And if you haven’t got insurance but have dental needs, perhaps it is time to consider who can meet those needs affordably. An Educated Dentist Gina McCray, DDS performs amazing work for patients who …
Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide various advantages over conventional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Offers up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps patients taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are fixed …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for …
