Even some men and women with top notch oral health want to improve specific components of their smile. Though proper brushing is indispensable for healthy teeth, it won’t re-contour a gumline or repair a cracked tooth. But we can do that with cosmetic dentistry, at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. If you want to correct …
Visiting St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville for a dental checkup and cleaning every six months may seem inconvenient sometimes, but you may benefit in ways you’d never imagine. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have a heart …
Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? These occasions usually involve a lot of pictures, and you’ll want to look your best. Cosmetic dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville can beautify your smile. Here are five cosmetic dental procedures that can usually be carried …
Regular brushing and flossing is essential for good dental health. But a toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where sealants from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville can be invaluable. Dental sealants are a protective coating applied to the biting surfaces of the …
It’s easy to see why so many of our patients at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville love porcelain veneers. Veneers can be used to address many flaws, and deliver brilliant results. If you would like to improve your smile with porcelain veneers, you want a trusted dentist with extensive experience performing this treatment. The porcelain …
In this post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we are going to talk about root canals, tooth extraction, and dental implants. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, we make a judgment call: whether to try saving the tooth with root canal therapy, or extracting it. Sometimes patients think an extraction is the …
If you explored our website before landing on this blog, you have may noticed the term “general dentistry” on the menu, along with other services. “General dentistry” may sound bland, but it isn’t. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, it’s your assurance that we can diagnose and treat your most essential issues, and ensure your …
Your smile is always with you. Everyone you meet notices it right away. If you aren’t happy with your smile, cosmetic dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville can improve on it. Cosmetic dentistry means making positive changes to your teeth, and to your smile. Even one small procedure can have a dramatic impact on …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechancisville, patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft bristles. We recommend …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we make every checkup a noteworthy experience with our attention to detail, and committment to each patient’s dental health. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the …
