Dr. Marie Stiles was recently featured in Bethesda Magazine! She is pictured with her siblings Stephen, Robert and Michael — all of which are in the medical field.

Do you subscribe to Bethesda Magazine? If so, open up the latest issue to read about Dr. Marie and her medical family!

After many years of not visiting the dentist due to dental fears, we have a patient who visited our office and had a great experience! As a result, she also has a beautiful smile!

At Stiles Dentistry, Drs. Dennis and Marie Stiles strive to accommodate the needs of every patient. We love hearing how our patients found us, and we love seeing the beautiful smiles that come in and out of our office. If you’re afraid of visiting the dentist, give us a call! We want all patients to feel comfortable with our doctors and staff.

Thank you for all of the kind words! We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.

While daily oral hygiene habits are essential to good oral health, professional dental cleanings at our office ensure your teeth are treated to a deeper level of cleaning. We recommend for most of our patients to have a checkup at least every six months. In addition to a thorough cleaning and polishing of your teeth, these regular visits help us detect and prevent the onset of tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. During your visit, we’ll check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue. We’ll also check old fillings and restorations, as these can wear away over time from constant chewing, grinding, or clenching.

If you are predisposed to oral diseases, you may need to visit our office more often than every six months. Factors at play in these diseases include age, pregnancy, tobacco use, medical conditions (such as diabetes, dry mouth, or HIV infection), along with how well you take care of your teeth on a daily basis.

Make sure your teeth get the professional attention they deserve – If you’re overdue for your next cleaning, check with our office to schedule an appointment!

Thank you for all of the kind words! We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.

Here are a few ways to ensure your or your child’s mouth’s safety this spring:

1. Wear mouth guards for contact sports such as baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.
2. Wear a helmet
3. Wear protective eyewear
4. Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
5. Be alert, even as a spectator

We hope that helps. Protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of these tips, please contact our office. Stay safe and have fun!

Early detection of pre-cancerous tissue can minimize or eliminate the potentially disfiguring effects of oral cancer and possibly save your life. When found early, while still localized, oral cancer’s survival rate is 83%. Drs. Dennis and Marie Stiles utilize the VELscope system to assist in the early detection of oral cancer. This advanced technology allows for us to detect tissue abnormalities that cannot be seen by the human eye.

The truth is, oral cancer can affect anyone. Tobacco and cigarette use are risk factors for the development of the disease, however, younger people can still contract oral cancer. All boys between the ages of 11 and 12 are now required to be vaccinated in order to preventHuman Papilloma Virus (HPV), which has been linked to oral cancer and other medical diseases.

Here at Stiles Dentistry, we are truly concerned about your overall health and well being. Please give us a call today to schedule your complimentary oral cancer screening!

Drs. Dennis and Marie Stiles enjoy giving back to the dental community by interfacing and interacting with students at the University of Maryland (UMB) Dental School. We truly are passionate about dentistry and we enjoy inspiring new dental students, and helping them better understand the complexities of dentistry. One of the things that we teach dental students is how to provide comprehensive dental exams that take occlusion and signs of TMJ into account. If you have any questions about dentistry, or about our involvement at UMB Dental School, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or ask on Facebook!

“Can we live robustly until our last breath? Do we have to suffer from debilitating conditions and sickness? Is it possible to add more vibrant years to our lives? In The End of Illness, David B. Agus, MD, one of the world’s leading cancer doctors, researchers, and technology innovators, tackles these fundamental questions, challenging long-held wisdoms and dismantling misperceptions about what “health” means. With a blend of storytelling, landmark research, and provocative ideas on health, Dr. Agus presents an eye-opening picture of the human body and all of the ways it works—and fails—showing us how a new perspective on our individual health will allow each of us to achieve that often elusive but now reachable goal of a long, vigorous life.”

The big take away from this book for Dr. Stiles was the focus on reducing inflammation in our bodies. Inflammation can be linked to many of our health problems. In dentistry, the mouth can be a huge source of inflammation.

If you’ve had the chance to read this book, Dr. Stiles encourages you to let him know! He would love to hear your feedback about some of the topics that were discussed.

Happy reading!

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