Ambiance Dental Spa cares for the dental health of both individuals and families throughout the Bowie area. Dr. Clarine Green Hightower and Dr. Yumna Valiulla team their skills and experience for the best family dental practice in Bowie, MD.
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Your Bowie Dentist Discusses The Effects Of Smoking On Your Teeth
June 9, 2016
It happens just like in the movies. You’ve caught her eye across the crowded room. For a moment you forget about your teeth and you flash her a winning smile. Your memory returns quickly as she turns away. Your teeth are severely discolored from many years of smoking and chewing tobacco. Whitening your smile may be at the top of your list, but did you know that smoking has other detrimental effects on your oral health? Your Bowie dentist discusses the effects of smoking on your teeth and oral health.
Caring For Bowie Invisalign Braces
May 11, 2016
Straightening your teeth has never been easier or more discreet than with Invisalign, but what is involved in Invisalign treatment and how hard is it to care for your Invisalign aligners? Your premiere dental team at Ambiance Dental Spa has all the information you need about caring for Bowie Invisalign braces.
Your Children’s Dentist in Bowie Discusses Your Child’s First Visit
April 13, 2016
As a parent, your child’s healthcare is one of your top priorities. Finding the right doctors to work with that will build a relationship with your child and put them at ease is so important in setting them up for successful doctor’s visits. The same goes for your dentist! Those first few trips to the dental office are crucial in creating excitement about future visits, and wouldn’t it be nice to find a dentist who could meet the entire family’s needs so you don’t have to make multiple trips and appointments? Ambiance Dental Spa is your premiere dentist for Bowie, MD families! Your children’s dentist in Bowie discusses the details of your child’s first dental visit and other services designed specifically for children.
Bowie periodontal therapy treats effects of gum disease
March 25, 2016
An individual’s gums help support and anchor his teeth. Normally, gums are pink, intact and form a turtleneck-like collar around your teeth and supporting bone. When gum disease invades this soft tissue, infection and inflammation result–leading to tooth loss and systemic health issues. (more…)
Dental Implants: An investment that’s worth every penny
February 8, 2016
If you’re missing one or more teeth, you don’t have to tell us that you’re ready for a replacement. As your dentist in Bowie, we know the effects of missing teeth are significant — diminished self-confidence in addition to difficulty eating and speaking are just a few of them. Guess what? Dental implants provide a comprehensive replacement so good some people call it nature’s rival. Are you intrigued? Keep reading to learn more about this fantastic option offered by your doctors at Ambiance Dental Spa!
Porcelain Veneers in Bowie
January 12, 2016
The New Year has just begun. Why not kick it off with a resolution to enhance your smile? If the smile you see every day—and everyone around you sees, too—could use a complete cover up, then consider porcelain veneers. Also called dental veneers, these cosmetic wonders are designed to transform your smile in just two appointments with Dr. Hightower or Dr. Valiulla at Ambiance Dental Spa in Bowie, MD.
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How to Choose a Bowie Dentist You Can Trust
December 15, 2015
If you’re like me, decision making doesn’t come easily. It can be especially difficult when you’re choosing something as important as who will care for your and your family’s teeth — but finding an excellent dentist to visit again and again is one of the best ways to maintain oral health. If you still haven’t found a team of dental professionals you can count on, these tips will lead you to the Bowie dentist that’s just right for you and those you care about most.
Straighten out Your Smile for the Holidays with Invisalign Bowie
October 6, 2015
In the early days of dentistry, all orthodontic work was considered unnecessary, cosmetic care. Through years of research and experience, dental professionals finally realized that misaligned teeth actually present numerous oral health concerns including increased risk for TMJ dysfunction, tooth chips and cracks due to uneven pressure, and tooth decay. It’s clear to most dental practitioners that correcting misaligned teeth is more than just a cosmetic fix, but it’s no secret that smiles are one of the first things people see when they look at us. Correcting crooked, gapped, or misaligned teeth originally involved metal brackets and wires, but in recent years, cosmetic options have become available. One of the most popular options, Invisalign, is available from your Bowie, MD dentist at Ambiance Dental Spa.
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Teeth Whitening in Bowie: At-Home and In-Office Options
September 19, 2015
It’s unavoidable — years of good living take a toll on the shade of your smile. Coffee, red wine, even super-healthy blueberries all contribute to the gradual darkening of those pearly whites. Well, maybe you can’t stop it from happening, but you can reverse the signs of dingy teeth by choosing an effective teeth whitening treatment from your Bowie dentist. We offer two options, at-home teeth whitening and in-office treatments, depending on which best meets the needs of your unique goals and lifestyle. Read on to learn about each option, and which may be right for you.
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