In this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville we discuss dental implants as an alternative to traditional dental bridges. Bridges have been a standard tooth replacement option for many years. There is more than one type, but the most commmon consists of an artificial tooth held in place by dental crowns on either side …
We begin this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville with a quote from classic literature: “Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” When Miguel de Cervantes wrote that four hundred years ago, there was no widely accepted way to replace lost teeth. We are fortunate to live at a …
Healthy teeth that work as nature intended are vital for a high quality of life and overall health. That’s what makes dental implants, like those available at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, such a major step forward in dentistry. Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw. The implant is, in effect, …
Dental implants have rightly been called one of the greatest advances in dentistry: titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw to support one or more artificial teeth. Dental implants are available at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. A common concern for many patients is whether they are too old for a dental implant. We’ll …
A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. Yet it happens. While some challenges that come with aging can’t be avoided, others can. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we help patients of all ages with their dental health issues. Gaps In Your Smile? Some …
What’s the first step in getting a tooth implant? It’s not an X-ray. It’s not an exam. It’s an informative, low-key consultation with St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. We Are Proud Of Our Success While you are here, you can evaluate photos of dental implant patients. You know what they say…a picture is worth a thousand …
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 …
When you meet someone who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you start making assumptions about them? It isn’t fair, but we are often judged by appearance. A missing front tooth can be addressed with a dental implant from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. A dental implant is a …
Ill-fitting dentures can result in more issues for denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Dental implants from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville are a superior option. Though traditional dentures are better than nothing, in practical terms they leave much to be desired. …
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 …
