Happy Birthday Melissa! Melissa celebrated her birthday this past weekend with family at one of her favorite places, Adams County Winery. She enjoys spending quality time with her family when she can or curling up with a good book at home. Thank you for all of your dedicated work for our team and patients. We appreciate you so much! We hope you have an amazing birthday!
We are pleased to welcome back Dr. Lisa Shoff from maternity leave. Dr. Shoff is available and eager to help patients with a wide range of implant, periodontal and full mouth reconstruction services. Contact frederickimplant.com 240 651 5478 for a consultation. We look forward to seeing you! Ivy League Educated Board Certified Periodontist “I enjoy giving back to the community and developing strong bonds with my patients as I help them realize and attain their dental health goals.” Dr. Shoff was born and raised in York, PA and has returned to the area to be closer to family. Dr. Shoff completed her bachelors in Biology at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA where she was the valedictorian. Dr. Shoff received her dental degree and Masters from the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, she entered the Air Force and completed a 1-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in Northern California. Dr. Shoff served her country with the Air Force in Guam for 3 years, then entered the Periodontal residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center and Air Force Post Graduate Dental School. Dr. Shoff graduated top of her class from residency and was selected to teach an AEGD residency in Northern California. Dr. Shoff is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontists, and an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology. Dr. Shoff has lectured to local study clubs and presented her research at national meetings. Dr. Shoff continues to serve her country as a member of the Air National Guard. Dr. Shoff and her husband, Eric, have been married for 13 years. In the past 3 years, they have grown to a family of 4 to include a corgi mix dog named Pliny and their son Samuel. They love spending time together and love being outside. After living in Northern California near Napa/Sonoma for 4 years, they have really learned to appreciate great wine of all varietals. When Dr. Shoff is not busy keeping up with her boys, she loves to curl up with a good book. She also enjoys running, yoga, and Pilates. They are looking forward to settling down for good, exploring Frederick county, and getting involved in the community.
Which are the most important teeth in your mouth? You may think your front teeth are the most important and they are certainly the most visible. However, from a functional and developmental point of view, the first molars (the first large posterior teeth behind the premolars) are the most important teeth. Teeth play a vital role in the appearance and symmetry of the face. They play a key role in occlusion, or how your jaw closes and lines up. Unfortunately, the first molars are often the first to be removed due to cavities. Removing these teeth at an early age can cause misalignment of the rest of the teeth, even leading to asymmetry of the face. Without the foundation of the first molar, the teeth next to the newly vacant space can start tipping toward the empty space, the opposing teeth start to grow out, and bone is lost where the tooth used to be. Up to 90% of the chewing function takes place in the first molar area. Quality of life and the ability to enjoy food can be significantly affected. Fortunately, dental implants can replace missing teeth, arrest bone loss and restore volume, form and function. Bone grafting procedures may be used to replace lost bone allowing predictable implant placement. If you or your loved one have one or more missing teeth, you may be a candidate for dental implants. Contact frederickimplant.com 240 651 5478 for a consultation. We are eager to assist you in your journey to better dental health.
Happy Birthday 40th birthday Dr. Towe! Wishing Dr. Melanie Towe, a very special birthday. Thank you for all you do for the team and our patients. We enjoyed helping you celebrate and hope you had an amazing day! Cheers!
What is a Full Mouth Rehabilitation? It is a highly individualized treatment. Full-arch implant restorations afford life-changing benefits to the fully edentulous patient or patients with failing teeth. Their superior prosthetic stability and dental function, along with their capacity to mitigate bone loss and preserve the oral and facial structures of the patient, make them a much better option than the traditional denture. This fixed full arch implant restoration can be fabricated using different materials depending on the patient’s esthetic goals, pre-existing condition and financial situation. Here is the final teeth and smile of the patient, a very happy patient indeed! Are you a candidate for full mouth rehabilitation? Call us today at 240-651-5478. www.frederickimplant.com
We are thrilled to celebrate our billing coordinator, Jerrica’s, birthday this week! We thank her for all she does and we hope she enjoys her special day!
Our team was happy to celebrate our Surgical Assistant, Genna’s, birthday last week. We appreciate all that you do and thank you for your hard work! We hope you had a wonderful birthday!
In honor of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!
