Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Our goal for your first appointment is to get to know you as best we can, both when it comes to your dental needs as well as your personality. After being checked in by our friendly front desk team, if you are taking advantage of our special discount for new patients, you will be greeted by one of our outstanding dental hygienists and will have your teeth cleaned. If you are here for a dental consultation, you’ll be escorted to your treatment room to meet your dentist, and they’ll take a moment to chat with you before performing an oral exam. If necessary, an assistant will take a few diagnostic images and X-rays of your mouth. Afterward, your dentist will discuss their observations with you, answer your questions and recommend any additional treatments you might need.
• X-rays
  Unlike traditional X-rays, digital radiography exposes patients to significantly less radiation and is substantially more accurate than film X-rays. In addition, digital X-rays require no caustic chemicals or developing time, so they are faster, more efficient, and better for the environment. Because we care about the health and safety of our patients, our office uses only digital X-rays for radiographic evaluation and assessment.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  All of our registered dental hygienists keep up with the latest procedures and innovations in dentistry through routine continuing education classes. These include the latest periodontal therapies as well as current dental products and materials. We are all trained in nutritional counseling and oral cancer screening. Our dental hygienists were named the best hygienists in What’s Up Magazine.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  When you have a healthy checkup, why do you need another cleaning and dental checkup in six months? In dentistry, the key to minimizing dental treatment is prevention. Getting your teeth cleaned at least twice a year allows the dental hygienist to tailor your home care routine to get the best results. Adjusting your toothbrushing technique, choosing different flossing aids, and even changing your fluoride intake can all help to prevent gum disease and maintain oral health at home between your dental office visits. Sometimes, if there is a history or sign of gum disease, you will need dental checkups and teeth cleanings performed by a dental hygienist more frequently than every six months. The reason for this is when you have a cavity or infection, you will almost always have discomfort or pain and will know that it is time to schedule an appointment with your dentist. Gum disease is usually painless and can occur without symptoms being recognized by the patient, but it needs to be monitored frequently by a dental professional.
• Fluoride Treatment
  We recommend a professional dental hygiene visit at least twice a year. Your visit will include professional cleaning, tartar removal, plaque removal, X-rays (if needed), and fluoride treatment. Your healthy, beautiful smile is our mission.
• Dental Sealants
  Dental sealants – This fast, painless treatment can protect your child’s developing smile for years. We simply paint on a coat of liquid sealant. Then, a curing light is used to harden it into position. Once in place, the sealant is an invisible shield defending your child’s smile from damage caused by plaque and tartar buildup on teeth.
• Space Maintainers
  Yes! Baby teeth are not only used to eat, smile, and talk during toddlerhood, but they are important space maintainers for adult teeth. Having a cavity in a baby tooth does not cause a cavity in the subsequent adult tooth; however, losing baby teeth too early due to excessive cavities can negatively affect the eruption of permanent teeth.

Restorative

• Fillings
  Traditionally, fillings were crafted from metal amalgams and were used for a hundred years. With many patients still living with amalgam restorations, their long-term effects can pose significant problems. The placement of an amalgam filling requires the removal of healthy tooth enamel to create wedges that hold the metal filling in place. This impacts the integrity of the remaining healthy tooth structure. After placement, the amalgam filling material expands and contracts differently than tooth enamel, so over time, bacteria are able to accumulate between the filling and tooth, leading to decay in many cases, as well as tooth breakage. In most cases, the amalgam fillings break away from the tooth entirely.
• Resin Composite
  Tooth-colored fillings are crafted from composite resin, which is a mixture of plastics and glasses that are melded to mimic the natural look and feel of your teeth. Defective or decayed tooth structure is removed, and the site is disinfected and prepared before the material is applied directly to a damaged tooth in a putty-like form. Once in place, the composite is hardened with a curing light so that the tooth structure that has been lost due to decay or damage is reconstructed.
• Veneers
  No treatment is right for every patient. At McCarl Dental Group, PC, we believe one of the keys to creating beautiful smiles is recognizing that there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all treatment, so if you decide to move forward with porcelain veneers, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan, which may include many different types and brands of veneers, including the following options...
• Crowns
  Investing in the latest technologies is one way that we continue to improve the dental care experience for every patient. One of our most beneficial new technologies is the Glidewell Fastmill.io (“io” meaning In Office) system. We use this technology for same-day dental crowns here in Greenbelt. If you want to find out more or schedule an appointment with our team, give us a call anytime. We’re always happy to help.
• Bridges
  Do you dislike the gaps in your smile? You're not alone. Many patients wonder if a complete smile is possible when experiencing tooth loss of any kind. Our team at McCarl Dental Group, PC has a trusted solution that has provided countless patients with the chance to enjoy a fully functional smile once again – dental bridges in Greenbelt. Safe, reliable, and proven effective, they offer patients like yourself the opportunity to eat, speak, and smile with greater confidence. To learn more about dental bridges or find out what steps you need to take to get started, call our dental office to schedule an appointment.
• Dental Bonding
  Compared to the more conservative cosmetic dental bonding, porcelain veneers are more durable, longer-lasting, and stain resistant. This makes them a better option for those who want to address multiple smile flaws with one treatment.
• Restorative Dentistry
  While prevention is the goal, teeth may still need restorative dentistry in Greenbelt. Fillings wear out and need to be replaced. Cracked teeth need to be saved. Wisdom teeth often need to be removed to make room for the rest of your teeth or to prevent infection and pain. Many of these procedures require restorations that are designed to return your mouth to its natural function.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Don't fall victim to the lies and misconceptions surrounding root canals. Over the years, they have gotten a bad reputation. It’s no secret that people don’t like to hear a root canal recommendation, but at McCarl Dental Group, PC, we bring the same level of skill, expertise, and gentle treatment to root canal treatments that our patients have come to expect from other dentistry services with our team. If you need a root canal in Greenbelt, our skilled dentists and team of smile specialists will make the process comfortable for you. If your root canal needs to be done by a specialist (endodontist) we will refer you to a great provider. So don’t hesitate to contact us right away if you’re in pain and need help.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  A removable bridge, also known as a removable partial denture, replaces missing teeth that are scattered along an arch, and it is anchored or retained by clasps on remaining teeth.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Even one missing tooth can adversely affect your smile and confidence in many ways. Tooth loss can make it more difficult for you to chew comfortably, speak clearly, maintain good oral health, preserve your remaining teeth and jawbone density, and feel good about your smile. To avoid complications like these, we encourage patients to call McCarl Dental Group, PC to schedule a tooth replacement consultation at our dental office for dental implants in Greenbelt.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  The status of your overall health is necessary to ensure that you are healthy enough to undergo minor oral surgery.
• Tooth Extractions
  Preserving healthy, natural teeth remains one of the many goals of our McCarl Dental Group, PC team. When tooth extractions are necessary, though, as is often the case with wisdom teeth, we can successfully remove the teeth in total comfort with minimal impact on your daily life. We recommend our young patients receive a wisdom tooth screening as part of their dental checkups starting around the age of 10. We will keep track of the development of wisdom teeth and recommend extractions when they are necessary. Read below to find out a little bit about wisdom teeth and the tooth extraction process. If you have questions or want to schedule a consultation to learn more about options for wisdom tooth extractions in Greenbelt, call McCarl Dental Group, PC today.
• Bone Grafting
  The status of your jawbone. If there is not enough to provide adequate support to your dental implants and customized restoration, bone grafting may be necessary to create a stronger foundation for your future smile.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  With any form of orthodontics, each case is different, so you may be required to wear your retainer full-time (24/7) in the beginning. As time passes, your dentist may suggest that you wear it only at night.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Adults are having their teeth straightened in unprecedented numbers. Invisalign® can correct a wide variety of dental and orthodontic concerns such as crowded, gapped, and misaligned teeth and bites.
• Braces
  Are you an adult who has always wanted to straighten your crooked teeth, but you can’t imagine facing the world with bulky metal braces? Or do you have an image-conscious teen at home who desperately needs braces but would literally die if they had to go to school with them? Invisalign® is the practically invisible orthodontic treatment that’s perfect for mature teens and adults, as this clear aligner system can reliably straighten teeth without affecting someone’s daily appearance in the process. Call McCarl Dental Group, PC today to learn more and schedule a consultation for Invisalign in Greenbelt.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  We frequently make visits to our local schools to provide oral hygiene education and information about the field of dentistry. From in-class discussions about proper at-home dental care to presentations during career days, we do our utmost to help young people learn more about the importance of oral health. Additionally, we offer fun prizes and contests for our educators, including a recent raffle for teeth whitening certificates that were awarded to five Prince George County teachers. We also support the Greenbelt Foundation, especially in their collaborative projects involving young people in our community.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  The Greenbelt dentists at McCarl Dental Group, PC provide top quality family and cosmetic dentistry. Our dental office is located in Greenbelt, Maryland, and offers the latest techniques and technologies and compassionate dental care for your smile and dental health.
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Jay graduated from Gettysburg College before ultimately earning his dental degree at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. On top of the yearly requirements of the state of Maryland, he attends many more hours of continuing education, including through an advanced dental study group, The Triple Crown Study Club. He has earned a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and completed additional training to provide dental implants.