I’m Dr. Gina McCray of St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Mechanicsville area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a …
For those of you in the Mechanicsville area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, St. Mary’s Dental is here for you. Doctor Gina McCray has been treating this common dilemma since 1992. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper oral …
Teeth whitening has become very popular as an easy way to improve your smile with little effort and no pain. Whitening is among our cosmetic dentistry procedures at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Everyone, it seems, would like to have teeth that are whiter. The good news is that it has never been easier to …
If you have been paying attention to orthodontics in recent years, you probably have heard about clear braces. They have been welcomed by many people, especially adults who want an alternative to traditional metal braces, and are available at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. There’s more good news for those who want to straighten their …
Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24. They aren’t always troublesome, but they often are. We extract wisdom teeth at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called “third molars.” That’s because they really are: the molars furthest back in the mouth. For some people they never present a problem. …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, 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 that. …
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? I’m doctor Gina McCray with St. Mary’s Dental. Today’s post offers 3 steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is critical to your strength both emotionally …
Hi, my name is Gina McCray. My team and I at St. Mary’s Dental have been providing excellent dental care for our patients in Maryland since 1992. One of the vital habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. I recommend you …
DO YOU GET TIRED OF BUSINESSES SCREAMING, “HEY!!! WE’RE ON FACEBOOK!” when it doesn’t really mean anything FOR YOU!? So are we. It just seems goofy. Lots of businesses have “jumped on the bandwagon” because they think they’re “supposed” to be on Facebook. They really don’t think it through from YOUR point of view. Refreshingly, …
OK… If you’re already a Twitter user, you get it… So, just follow us! If you’re NOT using Twitter yet, you’re probably thinking, “What the heck is Twitter, and why should I care?!” We understand, and here’s a quick course: Twitter Is A Real-Time Information Network… that connects you with information you find interesting. Small …
