Dentists have to make a lot of judgment calls. Implant dentists are no exception. A dental implant specialist must identify which patients are good candidates for implant surgery. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, dental implants have a high success rate. A key consideration before moving forward with a dental implant procedure is whether the …
Are you an adult with misaligned teeth? Do you regret not having orthodontic treatment when you were a teen? At St. Mary’d Dental in Mechanicsville MD, it’s not too late to straighten your teeth – and clear braces makes it easier than it’s ever been. Clear braces from Invisalign may sound like they’re too good …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we get it. Parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to their child’s health and safety. Don’t overlook dental health! Committing to daily oral hygiene will prevent the pain, inconvenience, and the needless expense of dealing with cavities in children. Even though most parents know the …
This post from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA logo on toothpaste tubes and dental floss containers, but what else do you know about this organization? The ADA’s self-proclaimed objective is to improve the level of public oral health by supporting the dental …
St. Mary’s Dental is a full-service dental practice in Mechanicsville MD. As a general dentistry practice, we view ourselves as your first line of defense when it comes to your dental health: the place you turn to to maintain healthy teeth and gums. We recommend seeing us every six months for a cleaning and checkup. …
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin made that wise observation in the 1730s, but it’s as valid as it ever was today, especially the ounce of prevention you get from seeing the dentist at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD every six months. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy …
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you call it one-sided, with the dentist choosing any treatment, while the patient is mostly a bystander?At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we don’t do things that way. You will notice the difference when you first walk in our doors. You will discover a friendly …
Many dental patients wonder why, with all the improvements in dentistry, the dentist at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD still sends you home with a complimentary toothbrush and floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simplicity fool you. These tools are your best bet …
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of …
Dental bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used and it’s easy to see why. Bonding from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD can remedy a variety of problems. Bonding uses a sturdy resin material that is tooth-colored. The material is applied to the teeth while it is soft, much like putty, …
