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We believe informed patients make better decisions about their oral health, so we're committed to providing valuable content that's easy to understand and apply to your daily life.

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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Back to School Invisalign Tips for Your Teen
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Back to School Invisalign Tips for Your Teen

Is your teen wearing Invisalign to help straighten their teeth? If so, you’ll want to make sure that they stick to their routine even once they return to school.
How Can I Extend the Lifespan of My Veneers?
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How Can I Extend the Lifespan of My Veneers?

Your new smile is beaming thanks to your customized dental veneers. Designed to conceal the various flaws you’ve been walking around with for years, you now feel more confident than ever before, fully embracing your new appearance.
What is An Easy Way to Remove Clear Aligners?
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What is An Easy Way to Remove Clear Aligners?

As part of the Invisalign process, wearing clear aligners means knowing how to take them out and put them back in. You don’t want to damage your trays, so it’s important that you have the tools and tips necessary to do it right.
How Beneficial is Fluoride Treatment?
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How Beneficial is Fluoride Treatment?

Tooth enamel is known to be exceptionally hard. In fact, it holds the title of being the hardest substance in the body.
Bonding or Veneers: Which One Will Meet Your Needs?
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Bonding or Veneers: Which One Will Meet Your Needs?

Whether it is a small chip or a large crack, identifying which type of cosmetic treatment you need isn’t always easy. While you might be considering bonding or veneers, it usually requires meeting with your dentist for a scheduled consultation to understand the pros, cons, and other elements before moving forward in confidence with your decision.
What You Need to Include in a Dental Emergency Kit
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What You Need to Include in a Dental Emergency Kit

Dental emergencies come in all shapes and sizes. They can happen anywhere, anytime, and when they do, it’s important that you have the right tools to take care of your situation.
Ways to Combat Oral Health Issues During the Winter
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Ways to Combat Oral Health Issues During the Winter

Winter is a time for snow, making snowmen, and drinking hot cocoa. It’s a great time to cozy up on the couch under a big blanket and watch your favorite movie or tv show.
Can You Be Too Old to Receive Cosmetic Dentistry?
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Can You Be Too Old to Receive Cosmetic Dentistry?

Are you looking for a way to hide the imperfections in your teeth? Do you struggle with the fact that life has left you with stains and discoloration that you cannot conceal?
How Long Can I Expect a Fixed or Permanent Dental Bridge to Last?
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How Long Can I Expect a Fixed or Permanent Dental Bridge to Last?

Dental bridges are one of the most popular tooth replacement options available. For decades, dentists have turned to these restorations to deliver renewed smiles for those suffering from tooth loss.
Top 10 Causes of Tooth Enamel Erosion
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Top 10 Causes of Tooth Enamel Erosion

Tooth enamel erosion and wear weaken the overall structure of your smile, exposing you to an increased risk for tooth decay (cavities), dental chips and cracks, and infection in or around the tooth. In this blog, we will discuss the 10 most common causes of tooth enamel erosion and how we can help protect and repair damaged smiles.
How Can I Tell if I Have a Cavity?
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How Can I Tell if I Have a Cavity?

Unsure if you have a cavity? In some cases, dentists are the only ones who can readily identify this type of problem.
Will My Veneers Stain If I Drink Coffee?
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Will My Veneers Stain If I Drink Coffee?

Now that you have customized veneers, you may wonder if you can resume drinking your morning cup of coffee. Many individuals find it nearly impossible to function without their daily brew, but can this popular beverage be harmful to your new smile?