Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have serious health consequences. At St. Mary’s Dental, we can help you determine if your snoring is related to sleep apnea. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by a blockage in the airway. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles …
In 1992, Dr. Gina McCray established St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Dr. McCray is a reputable dental professional dedicated to preventative dentistry. What is preventative dentistry? The goal of preventative dentistry is to keep oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes needed. In other words, preventing cavities, gum disease, and enamel wear. …
Hello, I am Doctor McCray. Whether you are one of our patients or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called St. Mary’s Dental and is located at 28169 Old Village Rd in Mechanicsville, Maryland. I have been practicing dentistry since 1992. Since opening my dental practice, I have seen …
For those of you in the Mechanicsville area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, St. Mary’s Dental is here for you. Doctor Gina McCray has been treating this common dilemma since 1992. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper oral …
The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, to shift work or exhaustion. At St. Mary’s Dental, our goal is to help you …
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become a bit negligent about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In today’s post, our goal at St. Mary’s Dental is for you to assess where you stand and think about whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future …
Today’s article describes how general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are different. General dentists are dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will establish the best way to restore the tooth involved. Cosmetic dentists perform elective dental …
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 …
Dental patients are more informed than ever before and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about oral health and dental treatment is gleaned from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it helps with living a healthy lifestyle. We caution our friends and neighbors in the …
