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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
We all would like a beautiful smile with straight white teeth. For one thing, they’re more attractive that way. But did you know that straight teeth tend to be healthier? At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, healthy teeth and gums are our goal for every patients. Even if you brush and floss your teeth …
To maintain good dental health, your teeth need a lot of good old-fashioned TLC. But even when we do our best, bacteria can sneak in and cause tooth decay. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we are here to take care of your dental issues. Few of us get through life without a cavity. …
Do you have a sweet tooth? Join the club! No one confuses dessert with healthy food, but for many of our patients at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, it’s just not realistic to recommend avoiding sugary treats. If you fit that category, here is something useful to know: eating sweets at certain times is …
