No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we have cosmetic dentistry solutions that improve any smile. As the years go by, teeth naturally lose their youthful luster. They are also subjected to any number of unforeseen difficulties, …
One of the developments in cosmetic dentistry are prepless veneers, which are available here at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD. Though thousands of people who have received traditional veneers are happy with the results, some have delayed this procedure because they don’t want to give up healthy tooth structure. Veneers Have Advanced Prepless veneers …
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is neither indestructible nor renewable. It’s important to brush and floss daily, and have regular checkups at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD. We recommend using a toothbrush with soft bristles. Use it after every meal to gently clean away food particles. …
Are your teeth yellowish or gray? Have you tried a whitening product without success? Do you have tetracycline stains? At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we see patients with these problems every day. The goods news? You don’t have to live with a subpar smile. Porcelain veneers can transform your teeth and create a …
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 …
In this blog post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD we are taking the time to answer a common question: “What exactly are veneers, and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Dental veneers are thin shells made from medical-grade ceramic or composite resin. They are custom-made for each patient and are used to …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we know that a common dental problem tends to go undiagnosed for years. This is because people chalk it up to genetics and don’t even realize it’s a problem. The problem we’re talking about is, of course, malocclusion. Literally meaning “bad bite,” it is a term coined by …
Toothaches happen. The best way to prevent them is to keep your teeth and gums healthy and clean. That means brushing and flossing twice a day, avoiding the sugary stuff, and having regular dental checkups. But they still happen sometimes, and when they do, see us at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD. Toothaches may …
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. …
Life gets busy for all of us, and at times, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Maybe you’ve been putting off fixing a leaky faucet for as long as you can remember. Lots of things get put on the back burner, but at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we urge you not …
