Going Green at Stiles Dentistry

At Stiles Dentistry we are always taking steps to be a more environmentally friendly dental practice. One major effort we have made in the interest of decreasing our environmental footprint has been to become a paperless office.

For example, patients can fill out all their vital information- medical history and new patient forms included- on our secure Fast CheckIn kiosk in the office. In addition to making the process so much more convenient for patients, the process keeps all your information confidential, and eliminates the need for a paper form.

Patients can find additional convenience on our web site, where they can access their account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with their patient login features. With this tool we can even send to our patients email appointment reminders instead of using postcards.

These are a few steps we have taken to make Stiles Dentistry more sustainable, and in turn, a more convenient and enjoyable experience for our patients! What efforts are you taking in your own life to be more sustainable? Leave a comment here on our blog, or post one on Facebook!

Stiles Dentistry Celebrating the National Smile Month

Now that we’re in June, our team at Stiles Dentistry thought we’d tell you June is National Smile Month, and a good time to remind all our patients to practice good oral hygiene between your visits to see us.

Below are a few simple steps you can take to improve your oral health so that you may celebrate National Smile Month for many, many years to come:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks
* Visit us regularly (every 6 months)!

If you have questions about any of these tips, we encourage you to give us a call!

Sleep Apnea Treatment with Oral Appliance Therapy at Stiles Dentistry

For those of you who suffer from, or have a spouse or family member who suffers from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), then you probably already have recognized the negative affect it can have on your quality of life. Individuals with OSA suffer from interrupted sleep patterns, which decrease both the quantity and quality of their sleep. Besides taking a toll on your overall energy level, OSA can cause high blood pressure, which can lead to serious health risks including heart attack and stroke.

There are several different approaches to sleep apnea treatment, and one you might be familiar with is the Continuous Airway Pressure device (CPAP). The CPAP, which involves a special machine and mask to help keep throat muscles and tissue open while sleeping, is one of the most common forms of OSA therapy. However, it has some key disadvantages. For one, the machine is bulky and requires electricity, making it less portable for travel. Those of us with spouses using a CPAP know how noisy the machines can be. Finally, because the CPAP involves a mask and hose, it can limit your sleep positions, and prevent you from speaking and drinking while the machine is in use.

An alternative to the CPAP is an custom designed oral appliance that positions your jaw in a favorable position to keep your airway open while you sleep. These retainers are much less invasive than a CPAP machine (or surgery), are travel friendly, and most importantly: they work! Once you have completed a sleep study with your physician, and your eligibility for an oral appliance is assessed, our team can partner with your physician to create a custom appliance for you. We have included the video below, in which Dr. Dennis Stiles describes how one of these oral appliances works.



If you have been unhappy with the CPAP machine in the past, oral appliance therapy may be an alternative solution! We would be happy to refer you to a sleep apnea specialist, just give us a call!

Invisalign Treatment in Gaithersburg, MD

We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive dental care for our patients, including general, restorative, and cosmetic dental treatments. Dr. Marie Stiles has been expanding her services to include many new treatments, including IV sedation certification and Invisalign. Invisalign is an effective and discreet way to straighten your smile. Straight teeth can help you look your best, and are easier to clean too! We interviewed a few patients about their experience with Invisalign treatment with Dr. Marie Sties, and how it has helped them!





Do you have questions about Invisalign? Give us a call at , or leave a comment here!