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 …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD, we enjoy providing guidance on dental health. We know it depends, in large part, on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a filling or a crown, …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, each member of our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. This article focuses on the duties of a dental assistant. You possibly think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,” or “The …
When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, gum disease, or damage from an injury, the dentist at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville has to make a judgment call about treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal may be the only way to save it. The mere words, …
At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, we use cosmetic dentistry every day to create fabulous new smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does it entail? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. These techniques might include: Teeth whitening Porcelain …
Here’s a question from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville: want to raise your Dental IQ and improve your oral health? One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. It’s the balance of bacteria that’s important. This is where brushing and flossing …
A stunning smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional teeth whitening at St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville MD can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink, such as colored sodas, coffee and red wine, contribute …
