Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. For most …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we use cosmetic dentistry to transform the smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does this mean? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. The transformations are quite remarkable, indeed! Possible cosmetic dentistry techniques …
Here’s a riddle from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsvlle: What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. In this blog post, we’ll talk about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages, including tea. Over time, tea can …
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for many decades. There is even evidence that ancient civilizations experimented with early forms of crowns. Today, dental crowns are a versatile restoration at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechancisville. Dental crowns (also called caps) cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. They …
There are lots of people out there who feel pain when they sip coffee or eat ice cream, or take a bite out of something hard. If sensitive teeth are a problem for you, talk to us about it at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. In many cases, sensitive teeth respond to something as simple …
Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? If you are like most of us, you got some cavities fairly young, and the ubiquitous silver fillings that were once standard. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville there is a better option. Composite fillings can be made to match the color …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, our objective is to help every patient who comes in for an appointment to have the best possible oral health. This post focuses on something that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: our sense of taste. A happy mouth is not only a healthy mouth …
Everyone wants to have a good experience when they go to the dentist, whether it’s for something simple like a cleaning and checkup or more extenstive dental work. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, the patient experience is important to us. We strive for excellence in everything we do. What are some of the things …
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often; some go as long as five years between visits! At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently. 1. Oral …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we take jaw pain seriously. Persistent jaw pain could be an indication of a treatable condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder. The temporomandibular joints are among the most complex in the human body. Usually shortened to “TMJ,” they’re the muscles, tendons, and bones that connect the jaw to the …
