Dr. Thompson was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She received her Bachelors degrees in History and Chemistry from the University of Washington in Seattle and her Doctorate in Dentistry from the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Dr. Thompson has been artistically talented since childhood. Before pursuing dentistry, she worked for 7 years as a professional artist, working with both print and online media. She feels her artistic skills lend her dentistry a high standard of beauty as well as functional excellence.
Dr. Thompson practiced general dentistry in Baltimore for 5 years before purchasing the general dental practice of Jay Feinstein, D.D.S, who practiced in Silver Spring for 40 years before retiring. Dr. Thompsons training in the latest dental techniques and advancements is regularly updated through continuing education programs. She is a member of the ADA, MSDA, AGD and AAWD professional organizations.
Dr. Thompson now lives in Silver Spring, Maryland but still spends time in Baltimore. Dr. Thompson enjoys traveling, and has participated in a dental mission project to an underserved area of the Dominican Republic. During her spare time she loves to draw and read. She is also an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking, camping, mountain biking, bodyboarding, and downhill skiing. Dr. Thompson and her husband enjoy spending time with their cats: George, Pippi and Dorothy.
Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening products use bleaches (either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide) to break stains into smaller pieces, which make them harder to see and make your teeth brighter. These bleaches do not work on all teeth, so it is important to consult your dentist before any treatment. Whitening will not be effective on caps, veneers, crowns, fillings or if the color is caused by medications or injury.
Bonding Dental bonding is used to improve a patients smile. It can be used on cracked and decaying teeth. It also can be used for cavities. It can be used to change the shape and size of your teeth so you have a more uniform smile! It is also commonly used for receding gums by protecting the exposed teeth!
Bleaching Options for teeth whitening usually include whitening toothpastes, at-home bleaching, and in-office bleaching. Of course effectiveness, safety, and results vary greatly between products, so consult with your dentist if you are considering these choices.
Composite (tooth-colored) fillings Dental fillings are used to fill cavities and repair cracked or broken teeth. Fillings can be done with gold, porcelain, or silver amalgam, but is most commonly done with materials called composite resin fillings that are designed to match the color of your teeth.
Veneers Veneers are thin shells intended to cover the front side of teeth to hide stains, chips, decay, or irregularities. A dental technician uses a model created by a dentist to make a custom shell out of specials materials.