The career inspiration originated from his own experience as an orthodontic patient in Washington, D.C. Dr. Tsintolas was born in D.C. and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. As the youngest of four children, his turn for braces came after his two sisters and brother concluded their orthodontic treatment. Shortly after he began treatment, he recognized that orthodontics is a special profession. The marriage of the technical with the artistic fascinated him. His treatment concluded with straight teeth and strong inspiration for a fulfilling career.
Dr. Tsintolas journey to become an orthodontist began with four years at the College Park Campus of the University of Maryland, where he earned a bachelors degree in general biological sciences in 1980. Next, he completed four years of study and clinical practice to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1984.
He returned to school to complete two additional years of specialty graduate training in orthodontics. That culminated in a masters degree from Georgetown University School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics.
Dr. Tsintolas established his orthodontic practice in Gaithersburg in 1987 at the Montgomery Village Professional Center. He later moved the practice to its current location on Russell Avenue. He has cared for thousands of area children, teens and adults since then. It is a great honor when former patients, now adults, bring their own children to his practice for orthodontic care.
Orthodontics has modernized tremendously since Dr. Tsintolas was a boy. Far more treatment options exist for his patients than were available to him as a patient many years ago. Ongoing participation in continuing education permits him to bring the best orthodontic concepts and materials to patients. He meets throughout the year with area dentists and specialists for additional study and exposure to dental topics of importance and interest.
When you consult with Dr. Tsintolas, you access the expertise of a specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics who is fully trained and experienced to offer customized treatment options for optimal results. Never settle for a one-size-fits-all approach relegated to nonspecialists.
From grandparents to grandchildren, Dr. Tsintolas cares for the entire extended family. Dr. Tsintolas is particularly honored when former patients, now adults, bring their own children to him for orthodontic care.
While orthodontic emergencies are rare, Dr. Tsintolas is only a phone call away, 24/7. Dr. Tsintolas arranges for a qualified dental professional to assist his patients if he is unable to be your emergency contact.
Dr. Tsintolas and his team dedicate themselves every day to wowing you. From the moment you enter our practice, we want you to feel welcome, appreciated and comfortable. We are here to serve you to the very best of our abilities.
Complacent, static and stagnant we are not. We constantly search for and implement improvements to our care and services. We welcome and listen to feedback and suggestions from patients and their families.
Retainers hold teeth in their final positions. One set of retainers is included in the cost of your treatment. All patients are encouraged to return to the office on an annual or as needed basis to maintain a good fit of the retainers.
Dr. Tsintolas and the American Association of Orthodontists strongly encourage the first visit to the orthodontist by age 7 earlier if there is any concern, question or worry. Dr. Tsintolas provides an honest assessment of your childs current and future orthodontic needs. If it is best to afford your child more time for tooth eruption and jaw growth, Dr. Tsintolas suggests your child return to the office for periodic monitoring at no charge. Rest assured, the doctors priority is the individual child. He will not recommend unnecessary treatment, nor will he push treatment earlier than optimal.
Dr. Tsintolas is a participating specialty provider with most insurance plans. Our office prepares and electronically submits all claims on your behalf to assist you in accessing your full insurance benefit.
Dr. Tsintolas offers competitive fees for his expert services. An interest-free loan is extended for every treatment fee as a courtesy. The practice does not outsource the loan, which eliminates the headache of loan applications and paperwork. We offer a Thank You Discount of 5 percent when a qualifying treatment fee is paid in full with a check at the start of treatment. A popular option is Hands-Free Payments; we automatically charge your MasterCard, Visa, or Discover monthly. Secure, online payments are possible around-the-clock.
Our clinical staff are highly trained and are certified by the State of Maryland as Dental Radiation Technologists and Qualified Orthodontic Assistants. They update their many skills throughout the year. Our administrative staff are also trained and skilled to provide you with the best service.
We utilize single-use, disposable tools and materials whenever feasible- and we properly discard them after each use. Non-disposable equipment and tools are always thoroughly cleaned and then sterilized after every use. Hand hygiene before every patient, protective eyewear, and face masks are visible steps we take to protect our patients. We maintain a clean office and adhere to strict guidelines.