Episode 55 – Cheat Code for Life Unlocked: Good Dental Hygiene

In this episode of the Black Health 365 podcast, Jackie and Britt recognize October as National Dental Hygiene Month. They are joined by guest Dr. Tontra Lowe, D.D.S., who shares valuable insights into the importance of adopting good dental hygiene practices such as brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups. Dr. Lowe also emphasizes the negative consequences of neglecting oral care and highlights the positive effects of proper dental care. Maintaining good dental hygiene is extremely important since oral health can impact other parts of the body. By sharing oral health recommendations with our community, Jackie, and Britt hope to promote long-term oral health and beautiful smiles.

Dr. Tontra Lowe is a leading dental practice provider at Awesome Smiles Dental Center located in Gainesville, VA. She has been providing outstanding dental care to the residents of Haymarket, Gainesville, and surrounding areas for several years. After graduating with honors from Alabama A&M University, she was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the active Army, where her path to dentistry began. She proudly served and retired from the District of Columbia Army National Guard.

Dr. Lowe is a highly accomplished dentist who has received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from Howard University College of Dentistry and has taken many additional hours of study in sedation dentistry to provide the most incredible, serene, and comfortable environment possible. Her motto is “Change your smile…change your life!” and she offers a range of services, including smile makeovers, implants, dentures, and teeth whitening.

Dr. Lowe is highly active in the community and is a non-profit board member. She has been named one of America’s Top Dentists by the Consumers Research Council of America since 2011. Awesome Smiles Dental Center was VOTED the BEST DENTAL OFFICE in Haymarket and Gainesville, VA, by Readers’ Choice. She and her husband, Jay, have two boys — Dr. Malik Lowe is a Virginia Commonwealth University (V.C.U.) School of Dentistry graduate and Malcolm attends the University of Alabama (U.A.) School of Law. In her spare time, Dr. Tontra Low likes to travel and entertain.

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