“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin made that wise observation in the 1730s, but it’s as valid as it ever was today, especially the ounce of prevention you get from seeing the dentist at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD every six months. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy…
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The Gift Of Oral Health
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Many dental patients wonder why, with all the improvements in dentistry, the dentist at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD still sends you home with a complimentary toothbrush and floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simplicity fool you. These tools are your best bet…
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of…
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
Here’s a reminder from the team at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD: When you go to the store looking for oral care products, be sure to check that it has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. There are four ways the ADA seal can help you make good choices for you and your family,…
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you have to do. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we understand that. But we remind you not to let your dental care slide, because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams are…
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Baby
This post from the dentist at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying your precious baby not only consumes your time, but your attention as well. But don’t forget your needs and your vitality during these important months. It’s important to understand that the…
Protect Teeth From Cracks
Ouch! No one wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth, so in this blog post from the dentist at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we are going to focus on how to avoid this preventable problem. The first thing to remember is that avoiding a cracked tooth is not rocket science. You…
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See us at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD right away, and then get on with life. A tooth may become chipped for any number of reasons. It might happen on an athletic field, or it might happen in the kitchen by…
Are Dental Implants Worth It?
Are dental implants from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD worth the investment? Absolutely! A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth. The dental implant itself is a metal post that is surgically placed in the patient’s jaw. Usually made of titanium, it serves as a replacement…
Gummy Smile?
Many of our patients at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD undergo crown lengthening to correct a gummy smile. The procedure brings proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does…
