Close your eyes and picture the most beautiful smile you have ever seen. Maybe it’s the pleasing smile of your significant other, or your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? If you would like a smile as wonderful as the one in your mind, you an get one with cosmetic dentistry …
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we whiten teeth with cosmetic dentistry every day. There are a lot of over-the-counter products out there, and it may seem like the best thing is to whiten your teeth yourself. Things like toothpaste and whitening strips …
Along with brushing, flossing is the most important thing you can do for healthy teeth and gums. There’s a variety of floss types to choose from. Which one is best for you? It depends. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we’re using this space to summarize what’s available, and what might influence your choice of …
Getting a smile just like their favorite singer or movie star might be high on your teen’s priority list. But you may want to talk with us at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville before buying any at-home teeth whitening products. As with any cosmetic dentistry procedure, teeth whitening should be overseen by a professional. There …
This article from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but younger patients can have yellow teeth, too. To protect your smile, it is important to brush after meals to remove substances that can stain. After consuming acidic foods or drinks, however, it …
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered here at St. Mary’d Dental in Mechanicsville? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing C. …
This message from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is about your dental health, and improving it. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your dental health in 10 seconds. Here’s how: Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look …
We say it all the time: see us twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. And happily, most of our patients at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville are really good about making and keeping their appointments twice a year. It’s the best way to stay on top of their dental health. As important as …
Is your smile beginning to look a little dull? Has its luster faded over the years? Maybe you’ve got a chipped tooth – or maybe even a couple. You don’t have to live with these imperfections if you don’t want to. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, porcelain veneers can mask these and other dental …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we urge all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth at least twice a day. This very good habit is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your dental health. What kind of toothpaste should you use? There is no one-size-fits-all product on the …
