If you are the parent of a daughter or son, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As young men and women progress toward complete independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health and dental care. You may know Mechanicsville teens that skip meals and others that eat ramen noodles …
You smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t had a dental examination in a while, consider the excellent dental care you’ll get from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Here are ten reasons to stay on top of your dental health: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way to prevent dental problems. Clean …
Too many people see a dentist’s office as a painful and scary place. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we dispel that image with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Even so, when patients hear they need a root canal, a lot of them are going to get tense. It doesn’t need to be that …
Millions of Americans are missing one or more of their teeth, and because of that they seldom smile. If you are one of them, a dental implant from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD can restore your smile. Not so long ago, dental implants were seen almost like something out of science fiction. Today they …
Dental anxiety is a very real issue that affects millions of Americans. For some, the anxiety is so bad they avoid going to the dentist entirely. And that is a serious matter, because avoiding the dentist puts their dental health at risk. If this sounds at all like you, the sedation options provided by St. …
Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – aging is not for the feint of heart. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we know that some challenges seniors face can’t be avoided. Others can. Dental challenges, for instance. Many dental problems common among retirees, such as missing, damaged, or yellowed teeth, can be remedied. With modern …
Everyone gets a toothache now and then. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we deal with toothaches each and every day. The most common cause of a toothache is a cavity. Cavities can also be called caries or tooth decay. When a tooth is permanently damaged in the hard surface, tiny openings occur. These …
Having braces uncovers unique dental hygiene concerns, primarily with traditional braces. Most of these concerns can be avoided with clear braces from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD. With traditional braces, there are five important thing to keep in mind with braces: 1. Be Careful What You Eat Sweets and extra food stuck in hard-to-notice …
If your smile could use some brightening, St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD can help. We provide professional teeth whitening that can dramatically improve your appearance. Not everyone responds the same to teeth whitening, however. Not all teeth stains are equal, and the degree of whiteness attained and the treatment time necessary depends on the …
We treat all of our patients royally at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, but some receive actual crowns. Not what a king or queen wears, but porcelain crowns for their teeth. Porcelain crowns are a cap placed over a tooth to preserve and protect it. They are a remedy for a host of problems: …
