Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at St. Mary’s Dental is constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is critical, You’ll never hear one of us say ‘Don’t …
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 …
Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all of your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you …
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay A poorly-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a considerable amount of tooth structure A …
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 …
The people who are happiest with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you see were not always that way: they are the result of cosmetic dentistry, like what we provide at St. Mary’s Dental in …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we recommend brushing your teeth for at least two minutes, every time you brush. Most people think they brush that long but would probably be surprised if they actually set a timer. Many of us only brush for about a minute, if that. Essential Dental Health Brushing your …
Have you ever heard the phrase “I’d rather have a root canal” to describe something painful or unpleasant? At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we perform root canal therapy for our patients and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many patients, the procedure is no more …
