This blog post from St.Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville focuses on a preventative treatment often used to help impede the development of cavities in children. Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the rear molars. The back teeth are more prone to cavities because …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we consider many factors when designing a smile for one of our patients. One of the elements involved is the facial midline. We consider the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers, and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line up …
Regular dental check-ups and cleanings with us at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville are critical for good dental health. However, some dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a day or two, you don’t need to be …
What’s the difference between a dental implant and a crown? It can be confusing. They can be combined in one procedure. And both can be used with other dental restorations. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we’re using this space to explain the difference. 1. A dental implant can serve as a foundation for a …
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. …
