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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when properly brushing. In today’s post, let’s review the unique role of foam. Get that foam foaming Working up a good foam is attained by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming assists in dislodging food …
Tooth decay, also known as “dental caries,” is a common dental problem that affects people of all ages. It occurs when bacteria in the mouth break down the sugars in food and produce acid, which erodes the enamel on teeth. Over time, this erosion can lead to cavities, which can cause pain, sensitivity, and even …
Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few to no remaining teeth? This post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD is for anyone whose mouth is in a world of hurt. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental issues impact you every day of your life. Whatever the …
In today’s post, we will veer a bit off the beaten path, so to speak, and discuss an important dental specialty; forensic dentistry. The official term for the use of dentistry in criminal cases and post mortem identification is forensic odontology. These experts are rarely recognized but play an essential role in crime and disaster …
In this message from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD we discuss something about cavities you might not know. You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is not entirely true. In the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. There are five main stages to …
