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. …
One of the cosmetic dentistry procedures we perform most often at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is teeth whitening. Everyone, it seems, would like to have a brighter smile. The good news is that it has never been easier to achieve. All you need to do is take a look at all the whitening products …
How long has it been since your last cleaning from a dental hygienist? You don’t have to answer that. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we provide thorough cleanings and checkups to ensure they have healthy teeth and great smiles. We are devoted to giving each patient personalized care in our state-of-the-art office. Maintaining your …
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. …
Orthodontics is that branch of dentistry focused on aligning the upper and lower teeth into an ideal bite, one of our services at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. We have two types of clear braces, Invisalign and ClearCorrect. Both are referred to as “aligners.” They look like an athlete’s mouth guard. You wear a series …
Tooth decay is the single most common dental issue there is. Unlike a cut on your finger, a cavity will not heal itself. In a worst case scenario, an untreated cavity can lead to future problems, up to and including tooth loss. That’s why we stress regular brushing and flossing to all of our patients, …
Here’s a reminder from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville: when you go to the store for oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. You can depend on the American Dental Association (ADA), which only places its seal on a product after it has been found to be …
Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the human body, but that doesn’t mean teeth are indestructable. To keep them healthy and problem-free, the team at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville recommends (strongly!) you avoid the following. 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you unpopped popcorn kernels and hard candy. 2. Chewing on …
Dental crowns from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville are a versatile restoration. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or been damaged. A crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, a crown is the final step. Dental crowns are made from a variety of …
We begin this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville with a quote from classic literature: “Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” When Miguel de Cervantes wrote that four hundred years ago, there was no widely accepted way to replace lost teeth. We are fortunate to live at a …
