You know that feeling when you leave the McCarl Dental Group office after your dental checkup and teeth cleaning appointment? You don’t want to eat or drink because you know you’ll ruin your perfectly clean, sparkly teeth. Many of our patients ask us how they can keep their teeth squeaky clean at home, and there’s really only one way – take the time to thoroughly clean every surface of every tooth. Learn more about how to improve your oral hygiene habits to achieve and maintain your healthiest smile by reading this post, watching this great video with Dr. Jay McCarl, or by giving our Greenbelt or Millersville, Maryland dental office a call to schedule a checkup.
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Maintain Your Healthiest Smile with At-Home Care
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The Facts on Flawless Smile Makeovers
In this fun and informative video, Dr. Clayton McCarl explains the ins and outs of the smile makeover process at McCarl Dental Group. If you’re a patient interested in a smile makeover from our skilled dentists and team, you probably already know that we take the time to do things right. When it comes to smile makeovers that means we answer your questions, lay out all the options, and provide only high quality materials and treatments. If you’re interested in transforming the look, feel, or function of your smile, schedule a smile makeover consultation at our Greenbelt or Millersville, Maryland dental office to get started today.
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Your Reader’s Choice Dentist for 8th Consecutive Year!
Thanks for voting McCarl Dental Group Best Dentists in the Annapolis Reader’s Choice contest! We strive to make patients feel welcome and at home during their time in our state-of-the-art dental office. We work hard to ensure patients’ visits are pain and stress free, and that they can always achieve their desired oral health and hygiene results. One of the many ways our patients have showed us that we’ve been successful is by voting McCarl Dental Group as the Capital Gazette Reader’s Choice best dentist annually since 2010. Thank you to all the patients who have voted for and supported us for the past eight years. If you’d like to find out more about our office or schedule an appointment with our award winning dentists and team, give us a call. We’re always here to help in our two conveniently located Greenbelt and Millersville Maryland dental offices.
What does it Mean to Be the Reader’s Choice Dentist?
For us, it means we’re doing our job, ensuring patients achieve their oral health goals in comfort and relaxation. For patients, it means we are dedicated to making dentistry services convenient, using the most innovative techniques and technologies, and providing complete care for every member of the family at times that fit even the busiest schedules. Our goal is to continue providing ever improving dental care to ensure our patients will continue to trust us with their oral health and hygiene care. Patient satisfaction is a top priority for us! Our office is honored to offer dental care for every generation of your family.
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Preventive Care for Teeth Grinding & Bruxism in Greenbelt, MD
If you’ve ever woken with a jaw that felt sore or tired, noticed severe wear to the surfaces of teeth, or had a bed partner or roommate tell you they heard your teeth grinding, clacking, or clenching at night, you may be experiencing bruxism. This habitual teeth grinding and clenching habit has many causes, but as Dr. Richard Duarte outlines in this McCarl Dental Group video, there is one surefire treatment from your dentist in Greenbelt, MD – custom crafted nightguards.
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Answers to Your Questions about Dental Crowns in Greenbelt, MD
Has a dentist recommended that you have a dental crown placed? Crowns are some of the most frequently used restorations in the dental field, and they allow us to repair, strengthen, protect, and even replace teeth. However, may patients aren’t 100% sure what a crown is or how it’s placed. Watch our video to hear from one of our Greenbelt dentists, Dr. Richard Duarte, explain the ins and outs of dental crown restorations, and keep reading to find out more.
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Greenbelt Dental Implants Repair Smiles
In one of our videos, Dr. Jay McCarl sat down with a patient to discuss dental implant supported tooth replacement available from our Greenbelt team. We invite you to watch the video and read this blog to find out more. Contact our team if you have questions or would like to schedule a dental implant consultation today.
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El Dentista En Greenbelt Manor Habla Español
El Dentista En Greenbelt Manor Habla Español
McCarl Dental Group siempre desea que los pacientes tengan la mejor experiencia posible. ¿Cómo lo hacemos? Un gran parte de nuestro éxito y su felicidad es la buena comunicación. Eso incluye ser capable de compartir la información sobre su salud dental, las opciones de tratamiento, las reglas financieras, y más. Y sabemos muy bien que a veces, es más fácil hablar en su propio idioma. Además de ser un dentista muy calificado, el Dr. Duarte también habla español. Es usted un paciente cerca de Greenbelt, MD que busca un dentista? Usted necesita un dentista que puede entender y hablar el español? Sigue leyendo sobre el Dr. Duarte, el dentista bilingüe en Greenbelt.
Sobre la Educación del Dr. Duarte
El Dr. Duarte recibió su carrera de cirugía dental de la University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Fue aquí que se ganó el premio del American Academy of Oral Medicine, el del Dean’s Community Service, y el premio de Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Diversity Recognition. El Dr. Duarte también fue incluido en el Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society y el Ferdinand J.S. Gorgas Odontological Honor Society. Después de la graduación, el Duarte completó una educación avanzada en odontología general de residencia.
Durante su educación doctoral, el Dr. Duarte fue reconocido por su compromiso en ofrecer odontología preventiva y el tratamiento dental a cada paciente, en idiomas diferentes. Eso incluye desarrollar sus habilidades en el inglés y el español. (more…)
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Don’t Stop Flossing Your Teeth!
Many of our patients have read the most recent ground breaking report from the Associated Press (AP) stating that flossing has been removed from the Surgeon General’s five year Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 report. While we understand how this could be misleading, it’s important to note that dietary regulations are the goal of this report NOT oral hygiene guidelines. If you have questions about why we recommend daily flossing, keep reading, or ask one of our team members during your next six month checkup at McCarl Dental Group.
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Help Your Greenbelt Dentist Celebrate 20 Year Employee Anniversaries
It’s very rare to see a dental office that boasts 10 employees with more than 20 years of experience with the same team of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, patient advocates and receptionists. At McCarl Dental Group, Spring 2016 marked three 20 year anniversaries for our team members Fran Lawrence, Christine Stovenour, and Rachel Heineman. Next time you visit, make sure to thank them for their years of dedication. Contact our dedicated dentist and team to schedule an appointment today.
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Welcome Rosemary Lee Dental Hygienist!
Dr. Jay McCarl, Greenbelt Dentist and Rosemarie Lee, Dental Hygienist
We are delighted to introduce our new dental hygienist Rosemary Lee! Rosemary began working as a dental assistant at the McCarl Dental Group in Greenbelt, MD when she was sixteen. Rosemary always enjoyed helping people and discovered a passion for dentistry. Rosemary attended the University of Maryland, College Park where she graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies. In the spring of 2016 Rosemary earned an additional Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from Howard Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program.
Rosemary was the recipient of the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler award that recognizes excellence in patient care and is given to the most outstanding dental hygiene student. The dentists at McCarl Dental Group are impressed with Rosemary’s natural talent, dedication and attention to detail.
In her spare time Rosemary enjoys working and spending time with her family, traveling and cheering on the Terps!
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