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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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3 Ways Invisalign® Offers More Freedom Than Metal Braces
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3 Ways Invisalign® Offers More Freedom Than Metal Braces

Invisalign® clear aligners are an alternative solution to metal braces. While their most prominent feature is their clear, discreet appearance, these trays offer more freedom than their traditional counterpart.
3 Health Factors to Discuss with Your Dentist at Your Next Checkup
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3 Health Factors to Discuss with Your Dentist at Your Next Checkup

While many dentists focus solely on the health of a patient’s smile, other oral healthcare professionals take a whole-body approach. It’s important to discuss your medical history with your dentist at each dental checkup.
How You Can Stay Hydrated This Summer and Better Protect Your Smile
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How You Can Stay Hydrated This Summer and Better Protect Your Smile

Summer is a time for being outside, having fun by the pool, and enjoying the warmer temperatures, but if you’re not careful, you could experience the dangers of dehydration. Lack of sufficient fluids not only negatively affects the body but also the mouth.
Are All Toothaches the Same?
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Are All Toothaches the Same?

For those who are not trained dental professionals, it’s easy to assume that all types of tooth pain occur for the same reason. Unfortunately, this is not the case; in fact, failing to act on dental pain can lead to more serious oral health problems.
Setting the Record Straight: It’s Time to Bust These 3 Root Canal Myths
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Setting the Record Straight: It’s Time to Bust These 3 Root Canal Myths

Root canals are often viewed in a negative light. When doing your research online about this common procedure, there are plenty of opinions from those who have experienced it firsthand.
It Runs in the Family: The Truth About Hereditary Tooth Stains
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It Runs in the Family: The Truth About Hereditary Tooth Stains

As you’ve grown older, you’ve become more aware of your discolored smile. Desiring a more beautiful appearance, you wonder what the reason for your dulled or yellowed teeth could be.
Find Out Why Dentures Can Have a Bad Odor
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Find Out Why Dentures Can Have a Bad Odor

You’ve been wearing dentures for a while now, and you want to make sure they continue to function well and look their best. But one day, you suddenly realize there is a foul odor permeating your artificial teeth.
Is It Possible to Get Dentures If You’ve Been Without Teeth For A While?
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Is It Possible to Get Dentures If You’ve Been Without Teeth For A While?

Tooth loss that remains untreated is likely to develop into bone loss. Unfortunately, while more permanent solutions exist – dental implants – they are often not ideal options if there is not enough bone density available to support a custom restoration.
4 Complications of Ill-Fitting Dentures
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4 Complications of Ill-Fitting Dentures

If you once experienced tooth loss, living with dentures means being able to eat all your favorite foods, speak without slurring your words, and smile with renewed confidence. But over time, you may find that your artificial teeth don’t feel quite as good as they once did.
Let Your Smile Stand Out: Makeup Colors That Help Teeth Shine
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Let Your Smile Stand Out: Makeup Colors That Help Teeth Shine

Choosing the right patterns and colors can help or hinder your overall appearance, so if you’re looking to stand out at your next event, select those that make a statement. This is especially true with your smile.
3 Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry It’s Time to Bust
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3 Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry It’s Time to Bust

Are you interested in enhancing your smile so that you can embrace a more aesthetically pleasing and confident appearance? Many individuals who turn to cosmetic dentistry hope for beautiful results but unfortunately, there are many common myths that individuals promote, making it harder for people like yourself to feel comfortable pursuing treatments such as veneers, teeth whitening, or even smile makeovers.
How Can Calcium Help Improve Oral Health?
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How Can Calcium Help Improve Oral Health?

When you think about your diet, what kind of foods come to mind? Potatoes and pizza or sandwiches and stir fry?