Every stage of life has its benefits and drawbacks. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time, and grandchildren. However, most Mechanicsville retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility, or dental issues. Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and beautiful throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental, you can have a youthful smile at any age. Regain Your Youthful Smile Even if your teeth are showing visible signs of wear, we can help. Do you have any of the following concerns? Enamel loss Staining Chips Missing te ..read more

St. Mary’s Dental has been providing quality dental care to patients in the Mechanicsville area for many years. We are enthusiastic about the oral health of our patients and we are currently accepting new patients. Our top services include: cosmetic dentistry family dentistry cerec Our personal team here would be happy to answer any questions you have about important dental topics such as cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, veneers, gum contouring, and much, much more. We also strive to help our patients develop oral health habits that will keep their mouths as healthy as possible and thei ..read more

Hello! I’m Dr. Gina McCray, DDS, of St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1992. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the upper teeth are slightly forward of the lower teeth. You have probably heard of “overbites” and “underbites” but the two arches can be misaligned in many other ways as well. Crowded teeth can also cause a bad bite, as well as the opposite situation – teeth that are too far ap ..read more

For those of you in the Mechanicsville area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, St. Mary’s Dental is here for you. Doctor Gina McCray has been treating this common dilemma since 1992. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is proper oral hygiene. Incorrect brushing and over-brushing can result in receding gums, which leads to the exposure of microscopic tubules in the dentin. When these tubules are exposed, acidic, hot, cold, and sticky foods can then reach the nerve cells in the teeth causing discomfort. Here in our Mechanic ..read more

Don’t like your teeth? We invite you to consider a smile makeover from St. Mary’s Dental. 1. Look and feel younger. 2. Improve your oral health. 3. Increase your confidence. 4. Smile all the time! Hello, I am Doctor McCray. Welcome to my dental blog. I serve my patients at St. Mary’s Dental which is located at 28169 Old Village Rd in Mechanicsville, Maryland. There has never been a better time to practice dentistry because dental procedures unavailable just a few years ago are now commonplace. During my career, I have become proficient in a wide variety of advanced dental treatments aided by ..read more

To improve your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with St. Mary’s Dental. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life significantly. Many of our patients feel more self-assured in personal and professional settings with their new, whiter smiles. White teeth brighten your smile and give you a reason to show them off. Who doesn’t need another reason to smile? Tooth Whitening Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank We can help you lighten your teeth through a number of solutions that range in cost. The least expensive teeth whitening treatments ar ..read more

The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, to shift work or exhaustion. At St. Mary’s Dental, our goal is to help you create the best oral health habits possible. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many Mechanicsville families face irregular weeknight routines. As the school year progresses, some have games to attend, band concerts, play practice, youth groups, or other weeknight commitm ..read more

Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but I think it’s safe to say that most of us Mechanicsville residents want our teeth to be pearly white! If you are one of those people, then St. Mary’s Dental can help you achieve that sensational smile you deserve. Today we want to share some tips on teeth whitening and what we can do for you! Don’t Forget to Brush The first tip seems like a no-brainer, but many men and women still fail to recognize this practice. We are talking about daily tooth brushing. Brushing your teeth with a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste is one of the best ways t ..read more

Brushing your teeth regularly is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. At St. Mary’s Dental, we believe it’s crucial to instill good oral health habits at an early age. For some of us, brushing can be a loathsome chore that gets in the way of a good time. Hopefully, you don’t think of brushing in such dire terms, but I know it happens. The best way to build brushing into your routine is to make it a habit. A habit is an automated practice that becomes hard to give ..read more

In today’s St. Mary’s Dental post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to hammer hot metal? The Mayans were accomplished cosmetic dentists. One smile style in Mayan culture was bejeweled teeth – a procedure that involved the drilling of holes to embed precious gems. That’s a grill with major bling! 1 The average human produce ..read more