Dentist in Columbia and Laurel, MD - Ashton Dental Group, LLC

Common Questions

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17 . When does thumb-sucking become damaging to the teeth?
Generally, if the child has stopped sucking his/her thumb by age 5 there is no permanent damage. If the child is a vigorous and constant thumbsucker, however, there can be moderate to severe movement of teeth and prevention of normal bone growth.

18 . Should my child wear a mouthguard while playing sports?
It is strongly recommended that children wear a mouthguard while playing any contact sport. It is always better to prevent an injury than to repair one. The earlier a child begins to wear the mouthguard, the easier it is to become comfortable and continue to wear it as they get older.

19 . What should I do if my child gets a tooth knocked out?
If the tooth is a permanent tooth, time is extremely crucial. Immediately stick the tooth back in the socket. Don't worry about getting it in straight or having it turned backwards, just get it in the socket and immediately call your dentist. If you are uncomfortable placing the tooth in the socket, put it in a glass of milk and get your child to the dentist as quickly as possible. If the tooth is a baby tooth, do not put it in the socket because damage to the permanent tooth can occur. When in doubt, put the tooth in milk and see your dentist immediately.

20 . What causes gum disease?
Gum (periodontal) disease is caused by bacteria. These bacteria, if left along the gumline, will irritate the gums and cause an inflammation reaction. The gums then begin to bleed and swell allowing the bacteria to go deeper under the gumline. If the inflammation is allowed to continue, the bone will begin to demineralize and dissolve. As the bone dissolves around the teeth, the teeth become unsupported and will fall out. Unfortunately, pain does not occur until the final stages of the disease and treatment at that time has very little chance of being successful. If your gums bleed regularly, seek treatment as soon as possible.

Ashton Dental Group, LLC

Columbia Office
5850 Waterloo Road, Suite 250
Columbia, MD 21045
410.465.8480 :: Phone
410.465.7866 :: Fax

Maple Lawn Office
7500 Montpelier Road, Suite 108
Laurel, MD 20723
301.617.0880 :: Phone
301.617.0818 :: Fax

"Dr. Ashton and her entire staff are extremely caring and professional and have treated me with the utmost respect throughout. The experience has literally changed my life. I am able to smile without being embarrassed and also give the gift of a smile to others and for that I will be forever grateful to Dr. Ashton."

Our goal is to provide the highest quality care, while enhancing the lives and smiles of our guests. Our office offers a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere and thoughtful care.

We are the preferred dentist of the Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders.

Columbia & Maple Lawn
  8 - 5 PM :: Monday
10 - 7 PM :: Tuesday
  8 - 5 PM :: Wednesday
  8 - 5 PM :: Thursday

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New Patient Out-Of-Network Insurance
No co-pay for 1st visit

New Patient Special
$99 for exam and full mouth x-rays

Whitening
Zoom (includes take home trays and touch-up kit) -- $400; Take Home Trays -- $199

Night Guard
Custom, Lab Fabricated Night Guard -- $375

Children 12 and Under
Panoramic x-rays, Prophy, Exam, Fluoride, and Tooth Prints -- $99

Children
Complimentary Toothprints with completed hygiene visit

Referral Rewards
The greatest compliment you can give is to refer us to your family and friends. You can be assured that the same quality care and excellent service you received will be given to each of them. For each person who completes a new patient appointment and mentions your name as their referral to our office, we will send you a gift card to Target. In advance, please accept our thanks and appreciation.