How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we have some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of …
Perhaps getting everything lined up for a breathtaking smile can take a bit of work. Often, teeth can become misaligned, overcrowded, or abscessed. In any one of these cases, restorative and cosmetic options from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD can help! We offer Invisalign® Invisible Braces, which can help you restructure your teeth without …
A beautiful smile can light up a whole room. And since a smile is one of the very first things that other people notice, it can serve you well in any social setting. If your teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD can …
Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, consistent brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in mind that …
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 …
You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. Cosmetic dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD is an investment in you, and it pays off every single day. Cosmetic dentistry has been called part science and …
If you’ve noticed that you’re too tired to floss your teeth each night, this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, since it’s an essential part of your daily dental health routine. If you’re an early riser, try …
This post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD focuses on fluoride. What is it, exactly, and why is it so good for your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. It is found in different foods as well as in water. Many cities adjust the fluoride content of their …
Who would say no to a more attractive smile? Probably no one, and with cosmetic dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, anyone can get the smile they want. Here is a quick look at some of our most popular treatments. Teeth whitening is a very common procedure used to lighten stained teeth. This …
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 …
