Here are some great before & after pictures from a recent Cosmetic Gum Graft performed by Dr. Towe! Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns about your oral hygiene at 240-651-5478.

We, of course, celebrated Dr. Towe yesterday on National Doctor’s Day! The cupcakes were delicious, but the real way to Dr. Towe’s heart is through Peach Gummy Rings!

Think you know your mouth? The next time you’re brushing your teeth, spend a minute looking at the parts of the mouth that lie farther inside the oral cavity. Knowing what these structures do and what they look like can help you to maintain optimal oral health.  Click on the link below for the article. https://www.everydayhealth.com/dental-health/101/beyond-your-teeth.aspx

Check out these amazing before and after pictures from a recent Soft Tissue Grafting performed by Dr. Towe! Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns about your oral hygiene at 240-651-5478.

University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers have found a bacterial species responsible for gum disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis, is present in 61 percent of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The findings, published recently in Infectious Agents and Cancer, only detected P. gingivalis in 12 percent of tissues adjacent to the cancerous cells, while this organism was undetected in normal esophageal tissue. “These findings provide the first direct evidence that P. gingivalis infection could be a novel risk factor for ESCC, and may also serve as a prognostic biomarker for this type of cancer,” said Huizhi Wang, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of oral immunology and infectious diseases at the UofL School of Dentistry. “These data, if confirmed, indicate that eradication of a common oral pathogen may contribute to a reduction in the significant number of people suffering with ESCC.” Click on the link below for to read the full article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160226125317.htm  

Check out these before and after pictures from a recent Cosmetic Gum Grafting procedure performed by Dr. Towe! If you would like additional information please give our office a call at 240-651-5478.

Wishing the happiest of birthday’s to our Surgical Assistant, Katy!  We are grateful to have you as part of our team!  Thank you for all you do!

Crown lengthening is a procedure performed when there is inadequate tooth structure above the gum tissue for a restoration to firmly attach to. Crown lengthening is recommended if a tooth has extensive cavities that extend below the gums, if a tooth breaks off at the gum line or if there is a crack in the tooth. During treatment, Dr. Towe will numb the area and you will feel no discomfort. The procedure involves contouring of the bone and removal of gum tissue to expose normal tooth structure below a tooth cavity or tooth fracture. This procedure can save the tooth and allow the dentist to restore the tooth with a crown, veneer or filling. For additional information please feel free to contact our office at 240-651-5478.

Congratulations to Kimberly Win!  She is the winner of the $25 Bath & Body Works gift card!  A big thank you to all who participated!  Stay tuned for another upcoming contest!

Normal healthy gums have shallow pockets around each tooth, typically less than 4mm so you are able to perform home care and effectively remove any plaque within these pockets. As periodontal disease progress, bacterial plaque that have been left on the teeth and gums can cause an inflammatory reaction leading to deepening of these pockets. This in turn traps more bacterial plaque and worsens inflammation and periodontal disease. When the pockets become too deep and cannot be maintained, a pocket reduction procedure is often the solution. During treatment, Dr. Towe will numb the area and you will feel no discomfort. Dr. Towe may need to reflect the gum tissue to allow visual and direct access to the root surfaces of your teeth. Then she removes the disease-causing bacteria and thoroughly cleans and smooths the tooth surfaces. If necessary, the gum and bone may be reshaped and a germ killing material (antimicrobial) placed. This will allow the gums to heal, resulting in shallower, healthier pockets. Below is a before and after picture of a recent Pocket Reduction Surgery performed by Dr. Towe. For more information please contact our office at 240-651-5478.

It is with pleasure to share that Dr. Towe has been invited to a speaking engagement at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry Graduate Periodontal Department. She will be discussing her experience starting, growing and marketing a dental specialty practice. Date: Thursday, January 28, 2016 Time: 1pm Please contact us at 240-651-5478 if you are interested in attending!

Check out these before and after pictures from a recent Cosmetic Gingival Contouring procedure performed by Dr. Towe! The difference is amazing and our patient is delighted! Now is the perfect time to schedule an appointment as most dental insurance policies renew in January. Our knowledgeable staff will work with your insurance company to get your maximum benefit! You can contact our office by calling 240-651-5478.