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July 31, 2025

Welcome to McCarl Dental Group

Our story is uniquely intertwined with Greenbelt's history—we've grown alongside our community, building relationships that often span multiple generations within the same families. Today, our doctors and team carry forward this legacy while embracing the latest advances in dental technology and techniques.
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(Updated) Cracked or Broken Teeth Symptoms, Causes & Solutions
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(Updated) Cracked or Broken Teeth Symptoms, Causes & Solutions

Cracked or broken teeth are more than uncomfortable, they can also be unsightly and detrimental to oral health. Yet, many patients choose to live with cracked or broken teeth rather than seeking immediate treatment.
(Updated) Why Does My Tooth Hurt After Drinking Hot or Cold Beverages?
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(Updated) Why Does My Tooth Hurt After Drinking Hot or Cold Beverages?

This is a question we are asked all the time, and our dentists know how painful and difficult it can be to struggle with temperature sensitivity. In the summer, there is nothing better than an ice cold beverage during an Orioles or Nationals game or after a sail on the Chesapeake Bay.
Tooth Decay on the Root Surface
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Tooth Decay on the Root Surface

Tooth decay on the root surface of teeth may also be called root cavities, root decay, or root caries. It is a potentially detrimental oral health problem that needs immediate treatment to prevent severe dental damage.
What is a Tooth Abscess? (Updated)
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What is a Tooth Abscess? (Updated)

Tooth Abscess Before Dental Treatment Tooth abscess is actually a leading reason that people seek emergency dental treatment, and without immediate treatment, this condition can have serious repercussions for both oral and whole body health. Understanding the warning signs of infection and tooth abscess can help you avoid severe, long-term oral health issues.
Continuing Education for Dentists
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Continuing Education for Dentists

The Maryland Board of Dental Examiners requires that licensed dentists participate in 30 hours of continuing education every two years, including two hours of infection control. The dentists at McCarl Dental Group participate in about four times the required amount of dental continuing education per year.
Common Causes of Missing Teeth
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Common Causes of Missing Teeth

Our Greenbelt and Millersville Maryland Dentists help dental patients replace missing teeth and restore healthy functional smiles. Have you seen Aziz Ansari’s question about missing teeth on your Chipotle bag?
Common Causes of Tooth Loss
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Common Causes of Tooth Loss

Have you seen Aziz Ansari’s question about missing teeth on your Chipotle bag? Chipotle decorates their bag with commentary from authors and comedians and calls it their “Cultivating Thought” series.
Maryland Dentists Recommend Hydro Floss
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Maryland Dentists Recommend Hydro Floss

How Often Do You Floss Your Teeth? Some dental patients tell us that they don’t use dental floss unless there is something stuck between their teeth.
Pregnancy and Dental Care
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Pregnancy and Dental Care

Congratulations! This exciting time in your life is filled with joy but also additional doctor appointments and educational classes.
Millersville and Greenbelt Dental Practice Spans Four Generations
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Millersville and Greenbelt Dental Practice Spans Four Generations

The family tradition continues as Ashley McCarl Harrison, daughter of Dr. Clayton McCarl Jr., joins the dental practice of Dr.
Dental Implants in Greenbelt and Millersville MD
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Dental Implants in Greenbelt and Millersville MD

"I recommend Dr. McCarl if you need dental work.
Dr Dave McCarl now Certified to Treat Sleep Apnea
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Dr Dave McCarl now Certified to Treat Sleep Apnea

Dr. David McCarl has received certification in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).