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General dentistry

Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers

We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health threats. At St. Mary’s Dental, too often, we treat decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their kids out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to shield themselves when they participate in activities

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Preventive Dentistry at St. Mary’s Dental

Healthy smiles don’t happen by accident. They are a result of preventative dentistry. Are you interested in preventative dentistry? Perhaps you have dental health and want to prevent decay. Many Mechanicsville people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection. Perhaps you want to avoid gingivitis (gum

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Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile

When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career,

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Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)

While inadequate oral hygiene is the most frequent cause of halitosis, many conditions can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums,

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How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?

1. Which of the things listed below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Underbite c. Diabetes d. Family history 2. Which of the things listed below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that look like they are longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Loose teeth

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Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile

Hello, I’m Dr. Gina McCray. At my Mechanicsville practice, I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Mechanicsville men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be

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5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth

Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and pricey to repair. Today’s post in the St. Mary’s Dental dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Watch

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Captivate Audiences Once Again

Hello Mechanicsville! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old captivated friends and family? When a lisp was considered precious and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. Toothless smiles are awkward and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of enticing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be gone forever—even if you have teeth

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Why Trust Your Smile to St. Mary’s Dental?

Hi, I’m Doctor Gina McCray. Practicing dentistry at St. Mary’s Dental is enjoyable and rewarding. I am proud to provide quality dentistry I appreciate the relationships I have formed with my valued patients who trust me to care for their teeth. If you are one of my patients, let me thank you personally for allowing

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Attack Of The Gummi Bear

Here at the Mechanicsville dental blog, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are committed to our patients’ oral health. So, today we offer a critical warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most people probably know that sugar is not your teeth’s friend. Eating candy creates the perfect

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