Cosmetic Dentistry

The dentists at McCarl Dental Group have a passion for providing top quality care to their dental patients. They understand that a smile can change a person’s attitude, health, and ultimately life. In addition to preventative care, many dental patients would like to correct problems they have had since childhood, such as discolored or misaligned teeth, while others would like to minimize the effects of aging that develop over time. McCarl dentists are adept at managing complex dental cases that require a combination of treatments, as well as cosmetic dental treatments that produce excellent results in one to three visits. Whether your profession requires being in front of a television camera, speaking with students or conducting business meetings, a beautiful smile conveys warmth, confidence and success.

The McCarl Dental Group is comprised of Dr. Clayton McCarl, Jr., Dr. Jay McCarl, and Dr. David McCarl—all of whom completed their Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland Dental School, and continue postdoctoral training with prestigious instructors and advanced programs throughout the country. The McCarl dentists are active in their communities, volunteer regularly, and are proud to honor their grandfather, Dr. James W. McCarl, who started his practice in 1924 and was the first dentist in Greenbelt, Maryland. Today, the McCarl Dental Group offers expertise in traditional porcelain veneers and no prep veneers, porcelain crowns and bridges, Invisalign orthodontics, custom teeth whitening, minimally invasive and traditional dental implants, composite white fillings, dental hygiene and periodontal treatment.

More than seventy percent of new patients to McCarl Dental Group are referred by existing patients who are delighted with their dental care. Five current patients have shared their success stories through their own words and smiles on the following page. These patients are a testament to the brilliant work and service that McCarl dentists provide.

Patient Testimonials

“A smile is very important in the business world because it’s one of the first things a potential client, customer or coworker sees. I speak with a lot of crime victims in my line of work, and a warm smile often helps express concern and compassion when words seem to fall short. Thanks to the McCarl Dental Group my smile is the last thing I need to worry about. I can focus on the person in front me and help them find justice. The McCarl Dental Group is very professional and up-to-date on the latest technology, and best of all I didn’t have to travel the country looking for the best dentist. He was right in my backyard!”— Karen Daboroski, producer of America’s Most Wanted

“I always hated to see my teeth when I smiled for pictures because they were so yellow. Even after trying different whiteners, I could not get them any whiter. Dr. McCarl recommended a veneer to repair a front tooth that was dark and said that my smile could be further enhanced by placing veneers on the other front teeth that showed when I smiled. I had porcelain veneers placed on six teeth and couldn’t be happier with my white smile now!”— Cecily Duda, elementary school teacher

“The dentists at McCarl Dental Group have removed the anxiety one typically experiences when going to the dentist. It is an established practice that truly gives you the feel of an ‘old-time’ family practice, but with current, state-of-the-art technology and dental practices. Over the years, my visits to McCarl Dental Group have become more than the routine patient-dental service provider relationship—they treat me like family. Thank you to all of the members of the McCarl Dental practice for helping me attain the smile that I always desired and making my dental care a friendly, comfortable visit.”— Dan Dering, business executive

“Before my experience with the McCarl Dental Group, I did not like showing my teeth when I smiled. I am so glad I chose to enhance my smile through Invisalign, and I am pleased to have chosen the McCarl Dental Group for my dental needs. I now love showing my teeth when I smile, and especially love being photographed.”— Jackie Oddoye, recruiter

“My smile became increasingly important to me as I started to speak publically, and appear on national television shows. It was not just a matter a vanity—it became a necessity for career advancement. After doing the Dr. Phil Show over a dozen times, I had some of my own material pitched to different networks, and was told my work was great, but my teeth and smile were not up to standards. After consulting with three dentists, I choose the McCarl Dental Group to do my complete mouth restoration. Dr. McCarl’s knowledge and confidence about the process of dental restoration was evident. It was a fair and realistic price for my veneers and crowns, and I could not be happier with my smile. My favorite compliment is, ‘They look like your teeth,’ and that’s exactly what I wanted.”— Joani Gammill, RN and Board Certified Alcohol and Drug Interventionist

The newest developments in dental technology improve comfort, accuracy of and precision of dental procedures as well as enhancing communication among dentists and their patients and also with other health professionals.

The dentists at McCarl Dental Group have equipped our progressive Millersville and Greenbelt dental offices with modern technology and amenities to give you the best possible dental experience. Our state-of-the-art techniques, procedures and equipment increase your comfort, decrease the time you have to spend at the dentist, and help your smile look and feel its best.

Benefits of Dental Technology at the McCarl Dental Offices
•Intraoral cameras that let you see what the dentists at McCarl Dental Group see inside your mouth
•Chair side monitors to view X-rays, intraoral photos, and patient education videos
•Panoramic Digital Imaging technology for two-dimensional views of your entire oral cavity precise placement of dental implants
•Digital X-rays for detailed images of teeth and supporting structures
•Cadent iTero Digital Impression with optical scanning for the most accurate dental restorations
•Invisalign Orthodontics a custom, invisible and removable way to straighten teeth
•Patient education videos to learn more about suggested treatment options
•NTI bite guards to decrease TMJ discomfort

Our progressive dental offices provide Severna Park, Annapolis, Crofton, Crownsville College Park, Millersville, Lanham, Seabrook, Bowie, New Carrollton, Laurel, and Greenbelt Maryland with exemplary service and personalized care. Call 410-987-8800 or 301-474-4144 today to schedule your appointment or consultation with the dentists at McCarl Dental Group!

Porcelain veneers are often an excellent alternative to porcelain crowns. Long lasting and conservative, porcelain veneers have gained immense popularity because of their realistic appearance and their resistance to stains. Veneers are dental porcelain laminates that bond to teeth. They can change the color, shape and size of teeth and are ideal for covering stains, correcting misalignment, closing gaps and restoring worn teeth. Dental veneers are considered a cosmetic procedure but can also improve the health, form and function of the mouth.  Crooked teeth can be difficult to clean and are more prone to tooth decay and gum disease.

Planning and design for all cosmetic dentistry cases requires experience as well as technical and artistic talent to properly design the veneer for the shape and structure of the patient’s face. The type of veneer we recommend depends on each patient’s teeth and goals for their smile. Regardless of the type of dental procedure, patients can expect their smile to look very natural and radiant. Porcelain veneers can create a beautiful, confident smile that looks real and natural, “turning back the clock” for people with small or worn teeth and giving them a more youthful smile.

The dentists at McCarl Dental Group have been enhancing patients’ smiles with veneers for more than 20 years. We “begin” every dental procedure with the “end” in mind. What is the best possible dental procedure to meet each individual patient’s goals and expectations?  How many financial options are available and which best match our patients’ needs and desired outcome? Porcelain veneers are custom and are designed specifically for each patient with that patient’s input regarding their preferences for shape, color and translucency.

Many types of veneers are similar to porcelain crowns in that the tooth surface has to be prepared. Unlike crowns, which cover the entire tooth, veneers cover only the visible portion of the tooth. Although, much of the natural tooth remains in place, a small amount of the enamel covering the tooth must be removed to allow space for the veneer.

Utlra-thin veneers are comparable to a contact lens in thickness and in many cases do not require preparation of the teeth. They are custom-made to adhere directly to the front of teeth making them an option to consider for minor cosmetic adjustments including extending small teeth, fixing a minor chip, or changing color. These brands of veneers require little or no tooth preparation to apply and give you the option to return to your original smile in the future. However, because there is little or no tooth preparation, Lumineers may look and feel bulkier than traditional veneers. A dentist with technical and artistic talent who has experience in selecting the appropriate type of veneer for each patient can design the shapes of the veneers, layering the porcelain, so that all types of veneers look natural.

If you would like learn more about porcelain veneers, please contact McCarl Dental Group. We offer a wide range of brands and types of porcelain veneers to our patients from College Park, Lanham, Seabrook, Bowie, New Carrollton, Laurel, Greenbelt, Severna Park, Annapolis, Crofton, Crownsville and Millersville.  Please visit our smile gallery at www.mccarldental.com to see smile makeovers that feature porcelain dental veneers.

The dentists at McCarl Dental Group were among the first dentists in the Annapolis, Severna Park and Washington, DC area to learn and implement the techniques of the highest quality aesthetic dental restorations with porcelain crowns and veneers. The Drs. McCarl began their advanced post-doctorate training in cosmetic dentistry in the 1980s as these techniques were being invented and regularly attend continuing education for training in all of the latest restorative and cosmetic dental procedures and dental products. Successful cosmetic dental cases, whether a full-arch restoration or matching a single anterior porcelain crown or veneer, require extensive knowledge and planning as well as a high level of technical skill. McCarl dentists fully integrate art and science of dentistry with patient centered dental treatment.

With the iTero digital scanner, Drs. McCarl are able to use laser and optical scanning to digitally capture three-dimensional (3D) virtual images of tooth preparations so that all dental restorations  including porcelain crowns and veneers are perfectly shaped with a precision fit.  The iTero scanner captures 100,000 points of red laser light which creates perfect focus images of more than 300 focal depths of the tooth structure. Digital scanning also eliminates problems associated with traditional impressions including errors caused by air bubbles, tray movement, inadequate tray adhesive, or distortion.  This is a “win-win” situation for our patients because in addition to increased precision, digital scanning is more comfortable than traditional dental impressions.  These images are sent via high speed cable to our dental laboratory, BECDEN.  All of the information that we provide to our dental laboratory is confidential, secure and protected consistent with HIPPA standards. In addition to digital impressions, our dentists send very detailed information for each dental patient, including the patient’s goals for their smile makeover.  We provide photographs of the prepared teeth, facial photographs, study models with detailed descriptions, bite registration, and amount of incisal translucency and surface texture desired.

At McCarl Dental Group, we feature the latest technology, combined with twenty-five years of post-doctorate education and three generations of experience in caring for your smile. Please visit our website http://www.mccarldental.com or http://www.dtidental.com/ourlabs/becden/welcome.html to see cosmetic dentistry with porcelain crowns and veneers by McCarl dentists.

Most people realize that is important for a dentist to combine technique, technology and artistry, but dental lab technicians working behind the scenes must also share this talent.  At McCarl Dental Group, virtually all of our patient’s crowns are fabricated at BECDEN Dental Laboratory.  We researched dental labs across the country and found that BECDEN delivers consistent excellence. When we submit a case to BECDEN, we send digital impressions and sometimes study models.  We also include digital photographs of our patients with specific instructions to help the lab create the longest lasting and most life-like restoration possible. BECDEN treats every case with the utmost care and frequently calls to consult with McCarl Dentists to discuss techniques that will provide the most natural appearance of the restoration for our patients.  Please visit our website at www.McCarlDental.com to see our Smile Gallery featuring beautiful smiles by McCarl Dental Group with porcelain crowns and veneers fabricated by BECDEN Laboratory.

Advancements in technology have never come at a more rapid pace in dentistry than they are now and dental laboratories must invest in research and development to provide the highest quality.  All-porcelain restorations (those without metal in them) used for cosmetic dentistry require very sophisticated design software and pressing ovens, which are not affordable to all dental laboratories.  CAD/CAM — computerized milling of crowns is the direction technology is following, yet this technology still requires highly skilled technicians to create the computer design and finesse the milled restoration.

There are many ways to make a crown. Porcelain can be added as one color only, all at once, and fired in the furnace, or can be added in layers with a variety of colors to more closely mimic natural teeth. The labor time and skill level are considerably higher in the latter case. Like excellent dentists, high quality dental technicians are artists, using their color palette of wet porcelains to copy the shade and shape chosen by the dentist. They use a technique called “layering” in which they bake the porcelain in the shape of the tooth and then “cut it back” and layer in different shades of porcelain which adds vitality to the crown.

“Crowns in an hour” that are processed in a dental office are time savers, but are monochromatic which means one solid color throughout the crown. This can be fine for posterior teeth that are not visible when a patient smiles, but would never be appropriate for a front tooth.

The quality of the porcelain also significantly affects the appearance of dental crowns. There are numerous porcelains on the market with a vast price range. The highest quality porcelains have the finest grain size, which creates a more aesthetic and natural appearance. The high end, fine grain porcelains also prevent wearing away of the enamel of the opposing teeth, which is frequently a problem with lower cost porcelain.

Dental laboratories can choose from a variety of metals, from those with no gold at all to percentages of gold up to 88%. The lower quality and cost metals often have high percentages of silver.  This is problematic because up to 80% of females have allergic reactions to silver. High quality dentists and laboratories use metals with 50% or more gold for aesthetic and biocompatibility reasons.

Choosing an excellent dental laboratory is one of the many steps we take at McCarl Dental Group to assure that our patients receive the very highest quality dental work.  We always want to keep our patients smiling!

Many adults begin to notice their teeth (especially the lower front teeth) shifting, crowding and getting crooked. Concern about crowded teeth is not just cosmetic – they are more difficult to clean properly. This can lead to periodontal or gum disease and tooth decay. Studies now show a link between an unhealthy mouth and poor overall health.

Fortunately there are simple ways to straighten your teeth. One solution is Invisalign, an “invisible” way to straighten teeth. McCarl Dental Group is a preferred provider of Severna Park  Invisalign Orthodontics.

Invisalign uses a series of clear trays that fit snugly over your teeth and move them to an ideal position. Each tray is worn for two weeks before moving to the next tray. If you have only minor crowding, it will take fewer trays to correct. Some Invisalign cases take only ten trays (20 weeks) to correct fully. Major crowding cases take longer; however, Invisalign is often faster than traditional braces.

Please visit the top rated Severna Park Invisalign Dentists at McCarl Dental Group to learn about your options for straightening your teeth and creating a beautiful and healthy smile.

Designed to replace the inconveniences associated with traditional dental impressions, iTero enables McCarl Dental Group to offer their patients a technology driven impression procedure. By using a hand-held wand to optically scan the area to be restored, the patients’ entire impression is created 100% digitally with no mess or bad taste. This digital impression is sent over the internet to a dental lab where models of our patients’ teeth are robotically milled. Dentists and dental labs report an accuracy level greater than any impression material available. This translates into a more comfortable dental visit and porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges that look and feel like natural teeth.  Our patients are enjoying the benefits of  iTero  impressions for Greenbelt MD porcelain crowns at  McCarl Dental Group.  Soon our patients with Annapolis and Severna Park porcelain crowns will also experience the convenience of iTero.

This problem is almost nonexistent with today’s new high tech materials. For more challenging cosmetic problems, a good choice often involves porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns.  They are beautiful, natural, and allow a person to regain confidence in their smile.

Missing teeth are also restored in a variety of different ways, ranging from dental implants and dentures to bridgework.  The options are truly exciting for people who have endured uncomfortable and unsightly dental work for many years.  The results are absolutely rejuvenating!  We are seeing an increase in patients who are requesting dental implants.  With  Panorex digital x-rays and IMTEC minimally invasive dental implants, dental implants have never been more convenient or cost effective. Patients have been excited about our special invitation in the Greenbelt News Review for a complementary 30 minute consultation for Greenbelt MD Dental Implants.  We will soon extend this same offer for Millersville, Annapolis and Severna Park dental implants.

For your Greenbelt, Annapolis and Severna Park porcelain veneers and crowns, please visit McCarl Dental Group — we specialize in healthy, beautiful and confident smiles!

To Greenbelt and Severna Park Dentist, Dr. Jay McCarl, the answer is simple – BOTH! The exciting new technologies like: intraoral photography; scanning digital impressions for veneers, crowns and bridges; implants and mini implants; Invisalign for invisible orthodontics, Oraverse to reverse the effects of novacaine, Vizilite for comfortable precancer screening are all examples of new things we provide for patients. However, there is no replacement for the time spent to get to know people and develop a trusting relationship. This lesson has been handed down to us through three generations of dentists in our immediate family.

At McCarl Dental Group, we are happy to provide complementary consultations for Greenbelt and Severna Park porcelain veneers, crowns and dental implants.

McCarl Dental Group specializes in beautiful smile makeovers! A smile makeover involves one or more cosmetic dental procedures to improve the aesthetics of your smile. It is a very individual process. For example, some people want the perfectly white Hollywood smile makeover, or the celebrity smile with pearly white porcelain veneers. Other people may just want a simple improvement, such as the replacement of amalgam fillings with composite and teeth whitening.

A recent survey revealed that:

•Over 75% of people don’t feel confident to smile in a photograph.

•Over 45% of people make judgements about people by the look of their smile.

•Over 75% of people think that a beautiful smile helps people psychologically.

•Over 65% of people think that an attractive smile helps romantically.

There are many different ways in which you can improve your smile:

•Crooked teeth can be straightened with Invisalign braces or conventional orthodontics. They can also be covered with porcelain veneers for a faster solution, often referred to as “instant orthodontics”.

•Chipped, broken teeth can be repaired – the treatment will depend on the extent of damage, but the options include cosmetic bonding, porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns.

•Missing teeth can be replaced – gaps between your teeth can cause functional problems as well as being unsightly. Often, a smile makeover involves the replacement of existing restorations or gaps between teeth. Solutions include dental implants, a dental bridge or a denture.

•Gaps between your teeth can be closed to give your smile a more even look. This can be achieved instantly with porcelain veneers. Orthodontics can also be used to move the teeth and close the gaps between them.

•If you have a gummy smile, this can easily be remedied by surgical or laser gum contouring.

•If you are not satisfied with the color of your teeth, or if you have badly stained teeth, they can be brightened with professional teeth whitening.

Are you looking for a smile makeover dentist in Severna Park MD?  The Severna Park Dentists at McCarl Dental Group specialize in Invisalign Orthodontics, porcelain crowns and veneers and dental implants.