At St. Mary’s Dental, we aim to educate patients. We know that optimal dental health depends on accurate information. General Dental Procedures Suppose you need a cavity filled or want to restore a tooth with a dental implant. We make sure we explain all procedures and answer our patients’ questions. We also explain how to …
Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about improving your smile? Do you have an extracted tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever …
One of the most important tools for maintaining oral hygiene is a toothbrush. However, with so many types of toothbrushes available in the Mechanicsville Maryland market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for you. Choosing the best toothbrush can depend on a lot of factors. Our team at St. Mary’s Dental can …
Many Mechanicsville residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some men and women with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason men and women are scared of the dentist is the dreaded …
Today’s article from St. Mary’s Dental is for individuals in their golden years who want to upgrade their smile by straightening their teeth. There are many retirement benefits. Waking up whenever you dang well, please. Time to devote to your favorite hobbies or humanitarian causes. Traveling. Grandchildren. Braces Aren’t Just For Teens It’s not all …
Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have serious health consequences. At St. Mary’s Dental, we can help you determine if your snoring is related to sleep apnea. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by a blockage in the airway. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles …
Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at St. Mary’s Dental can restore missing …
In 1992, Dr. Gina McCray established St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Dr. McCray is a reputable dental professional dedicated to preventative dentistry. What is preventative dentistry? The goal of preventative dentistry is to keep oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes needed. In other words, preventing cavities, gum disease, and enamel wear. …
I’m Dr. Gina McCray of St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Mechanicsville area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a …
Hello, I am Doctor McCray. Whether you are one of our patients or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called St. Mary’s Dental and is located at 28169 Old Village Rd in Mechanicsville, Maryland. I have been practicing dentistry since 1992. Since opening my dental practice, I have seen …
