Severna Park Dentists

Today several of our dental patients from Annapolis and Severna Park Maryland asked us about ways to enhance their smiles. Some would like to correct problems they have had since childhood such as discolored or misaligned teeth. Others would like to minimize the effects of aging that develop over time including cracked or worn down teeth.  If you do not enjoy smiling because you are self conscious about your teeth, there are a wide range of options available to give you a confident and attractive smile. A beautiful and healthy smile conveys warmth, confidence and success.  McCarl Dentists were named Top Dentists in Annapolis because of their high quality dentistry along with the confidence and respect from dental specialists in Annapolis Maryland.

Please visit our website at http://www.mccarldental.com to see smile makeovers designed and created by McCarl dentists.  Several of our dental patients featured on our website had complex dental cases with combinations of treatments including Invisalign orthodontics, dental implants and gum recontouring along with porcelain veneers and crowns. Others were able to achieve their goals for their smile in two or three visits.

• Crooked teeth can be straightened with Invisalign orthodontics, or for a quicker solution, porcelain veneers.
• Chipped and 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 cause functional problems as well as being unsightly. Solutions include dental implants with crowns, permanent bridges or dentures.
• Gaps between your teeth can be closed instantly with porcelain veneers. Orthodontics can also be used to move the teeth and close the gaps between them.
• If stained and discolored teeth cannot be brightened with professional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers are an option.

McCarl Dental Group conveniently located near Annapolis and Severna Park Maryland offers complimentary consultations to answer questions and share information regarding dental implants, Invisalign orthodontics or a smile makeover with porcelain crowns or veneers.

One of the most exciting aspects in dentistry is the rapidly improving dental treatments in dental procedures. If you are missing teeth, there has never been a better time to take advantage of the dramatic improvements in minimally invasive dental implants. The procedure used to require significant and expensive periodontal surgery with a six month recovery before any teeth could be placed on the implant. Now it is a quick and minimally invasive procedure that often has no down time before a tooth, partial or full denture can be attached to the implant.

The bottom line for many patients with dentures is that for the first time since they have had dentures, they can actually talk and chew without being afraid that their dentures will fall out or shift causing sores in their mouths. Because the new procedure is less invasive, it is also less expensive. It is a win-win situation for our dental patients who now have a quick, comfortable and affordable solution for the discomfort and inconveniences of missing teeth and dentures.

The majority of dental patients who visit McCarl Dental Group live in Annapolis, Severna Park, Crofton, Crownsville College Park, Lanham, Seabrook, Bowie, New Carrollton, Laurel, Greenbelt, and Millersville Maryland.

Did you know that having straight rather than “crowded” teeth is much healthier for your gums? It is more difficult to clean crooked teeth so they are more prone to tooth decay and gum disease. Invisalign Orthodontic trays are a custom, invisible, removable, comfortable, affordable and effective way to straighten teeth!

The Invisalign system is a series of clear aligners that allows McCarl Dental patients to straighten their teeth without having to wear traditional braces. Each pair of aligners is worn two weeks. Patients are instructed to remove them only to eat, drink, brush and floss. In just months, the aligners move the teeth into the desired final position.  Patients of all ages love the comfort, ease and affordability of Invisalign.  Our Annapolis Maryland octogenarian is half way through her Invisalign treatment – she says it is a breeze! A McCarl Dental patient from Crownsville Maryland says, “The process was less costly and less time consuming than conventional braces. People never knew about my treatment unless I choose to tell them about my invisible braces. The best advice I would give someone considering Invisalign is not to hesitate. You will be wearing a great big smile immediately.”

Invisalign Orthodontics are often combined with other dental procedures including, dental implants, as well as porcelain veneers and crowns.  McCarl Dental Group has been named a 2010 Preferred Provider of Invisalign Orthodontics by Align Technology.

McCarl Dental Invisalign Orthodontics patients are all smiles with their straight and healthy teeth. Invisalign Orthodontics are affordable and we offer interest free financing options.

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Straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums. Crowded or crooked teeth are harder to brush and floss which makes them more prone to tooth decay, gum disease and other dental problems.  When teeth fit together with an ideal bite, it is less likely that they will have unusual wear from clenching and/or grinding. And, of course, there are the cosmetic benefits of a beautiful straight smile. Your teeth should make you look and feel great.

Invisalign Orthodontics are a great option for patients who would like to straighten teeth without the inconveniences associated with traditional metal braces. The clear Invisalign trays are almost invisible.  Our McCarl Dental patients really appreciate the ability to take the trays out of their mouth for eating and cleaning their teeth. In many cases, our patients’ smiles can go from “crooked to straight” in less than a year!

McCarl Dental Group is a Preferred Provider of Greenbelt, Millersville, Annapolis and Severna Park Invisalign Orthodontics. As always, our goal is to help you keep all of your teeth healthy and beautiful for life.

Your Severna Park Dentists at McCarl Dental Group are pleased to congratulate Mrs. Janice Tuttle, the winner of our first Sonicare Electric Toothbrush drawing!  You may enter to win our next Sonicare toothbrush at our Shipley’s Choice dental office or on the following link of the McCarl Dental Group website http://www.mccarldental.com/mccarl-dental-office-directions-hours-dental-services.php .

Electric tooth brushes are excellent for more thorough brushing because they make it easier to have the proper technique for cleaning teeth and gums, reducing tooth decay, gingivitis and other gum disease. Not everyone takes the time to correctly angle manual tooth brush bristles and apply the needed motion.  If teeth are brushed too hard, the gum tissue can become damaged causing recession and tooth sensitivity. An electric toothbrush requires less pressure, leaving gums with minimal damage from brushing. Even though it exerts less pressure, an electric toothbrush enhances plaque removal providing whiter and cleaner teeth and fresher breath.

Even with the most effective tooth brushing techniques, it is important to have a professional cleaning and dental exam at least every six months.  Please visit McCarl Dental Group one mile from Severna Park where we emphasize quality dental care, healthy smiles and patient satisfaction.

If your teeth are “talking to you” that message is sent along a nerve from your brain.  How does that message get to the nerve?

Reasons for sensitive teeth can include: tooth decay or cavities, fractured teeth, exposed roots, gum disease and grinding or clenching teeth. According to the Severna Park Dentists at McCarl Dental Group, the first priority is to identify the source of the problem. Dental treatment for sensitive teeth can be as simple as teaching brushing techniques for healthy gums, recommending toothpaste for sensitivity, prescribing fluoride rinses, and covering or sealing exposed roots. We may also recommend tooth restoration with a filling or crown, or a custom night guard (NTI) to prevent clenching and grinding.

Tooth sensitivity does not usually go away by itself, and because of the potential seriousness of the underlying causes, you should see your dentist if you are experiencing sensitivity or any other dental related discomfort.   The Severna Park Dentists and Hygienists at McCarl Dental Group are experts in treating and resolving tooth sensitivity.

It is important to maintain good oral health by establishing a habit of brushing twice daily and flossing carefully once a day.

Although most people think they know the reasons for proper, daily toothbrushing, few people realize that clean teeth and healthy gums can protect against a variety of general, even life-threatening, health problems. When you don’t brush regularly, harmful bacteria multiply and plaque forms.

Over time, the decay works its way below the enamel to infect tooth dentin.  Plaque build-up on tooth surfaces irritates gums, causing them to pull away from the teeth and expose the sensitive tooth roots. Loose gums form pockets where bacteria gathers, causing an infection. This can destroy the bone that holds teeth secure, resulting in tooth loosening or loss. Finally, chronic gum disease can break down the protective barrier between oral bacteria and your blood stream. This allows bacteria to enter your blood stream and increases the risk for a host of health problems like heart disease, stroke, respiratory illness, diabetes complications, and pregnancy complications.

You should replace your toothbrush after an illness such as a cold or flu or at least every three months – toothbrushes can become breeding grounds for germs, fungus and bacteria.

You also need to change your toothbrush when the bristles begin to show wear.  Toothbrushes wear out and lose their effectiveness.

If you would like to clean your toothbrush and it is not yet time to change it, sterilize it in the silverware rack of your dishwasher.

The Severna Park Dentists at McCarl Dental Group,  give our patients free replacement toothbrushes (and also toothpaste and floss) at every Dental Hygiene appointment.

Lois Rapp has worked with the Greenbelt, College Park, Millersville and Severna Park dentists at McCarl Dental Group for more than twenty five years. She has tremendous clinical experience and great rapport with our patients. Many of our dental assistants are in their mid-twenties and Lois, a grandmother of three, sets an amazing example for them with her positive attitude, impressive energy and work ethic. She commutes from York, PA two days a week and works in the McCarl Dental Group Millersville and Greenbelt dental offices serving our patients in New Carrollton, Laurel, Greenbelt, Severna Park, Annapolis, Crofton, Crownsville and Millersville.

Lois says, ” Working in this office has always been a good fit for me and I really enjoy our patients and the people who work on the McCarl dental team.” THANK YOU LOIS for your dedication to our dental office and especially our patients!

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.