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 …
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 …
Anyone with chronic bad breath understands the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. As unpleasant as it is, rest assured we can help at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD. There are several possible causes for bad breath, some that you may overlook: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum …
If you think your smile is unattractive, you may not smile very often. Cosmetic dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD can improve any smile. In addition to making us happier, smiling benefits our quality of life in a multitude of ways. 1.Look Younger and More Attractive It doesn’t take a scientific study to …
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 …
If you are considering piercing your lip or tongue, this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD is for you. Please consider the following potential side effects: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get …
The pandemic has increased public awareness of the danger of viruses and the importance of a strong immune system. We at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD can help you understand the link between viruses and gum disease Our Immune System Protects Against Serious Illness The variation in the severity of COVID-19 illness is due, …
It’s A Great Time To Have Ugly Teeth! You read that title right: it’s a great time to have ugly teeth. It really is true! Cosmetic dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD offers a range of procedures that can transform unattractive teeth into something memorable. One of the most-requested procedures here is teeth …
