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General dentistry

Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids

You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” Fluoride toothpaste is good for teeth, and at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD we encourage its use. Fluoride is an essential mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at

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Is Your Low-Carb Diet Giving You Bad Breath?

Many people believe that bad breath is linked to poor brushing. The truth is that there are many causes. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we can help you identify the cause of bad breath, and discuss how to cure it. Your diet dramatically affects your breath. Because digestion begins the moment foods enter

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Our Top Priority At St. Mary’s Dental In Mechanicsville

At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, our top priority has always been our patients, and nothing is ever going to change that. Not only do we want want each one of you to enjoy excellent dental health, we want you to have a positive experience in our office. What do we mean by a

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Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?

Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss

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Royalty At St. Mary’s Dental

When we crown one of our patients at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Crowns restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original size, shape, and functionality. Crowns are sometimes extended down to a tooth’s root

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Yes, We Treat Bad Breath

At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, dental patients often ask us if mouthwash cures bad breath. We tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive

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Correcting Severe Dental Problems At St. Mary’s Dental

Each restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD can address a specific issue. A porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or has had enamel loss. Bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some dental problems are more extensive and

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Two Hints For When You’re Too Tired To Brush

Too tired to touch a toothbrush? We’ve all been there. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we have two quick ideas to overcome your exhaustion and pick up your toothbrush. Idea #1 Drag Tongue Along Teeth As you lie there in bed after a long hard day and realize you forgot to brush, drag

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Keep Your Teeth Safe

These days, there are more ways to exercise than ever before. People have personal trainers, visit all-purpose gyms, take advantage of specialty facilities, and participate in recreational sports. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we want to remind our patients that many of these activities pose a risk to teeth. You may believe that

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What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?

When a wisdom tooth tries to come in but is obstructed by the adjacent tooth, it becomes impacted and can result in such complications as pain, inflammation, or tooth decay. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we can extract wisdom teeth. It’s challenging to clean partially-erupted wisdom teeth. Since they have a high risk

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