Dr. Tontra Lowe, owner of a premier dental practice in Gainesville, Virginia, is dedicated to providing exceptional care to the residents of Gainesville, Haymarket, and the surrounding areas. Her path to dentistry began after she graduated with honors from Alabama A&M University and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. She later served proudly in the District of Columbia Army National Guard, where she retired after a distinguished career.
In 2005, Dr. Lowe earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Howard University College of Dentistry, followed by a general practice residency at East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine. Understanding that dental anxiety affects many patients, Dr. Lowe pursued advanced training in sedation dentistry to create a calm and stress-free experience for all her patients.
Her practice offers a comprehensive range of dental services, from smile makeovers and dental implants to secure, comfortable dentures, teeth whitening, and orthodontics. As a general dentist, her mission is summed up in her motto: “Change your smile…change your life!” This reflects her passion for helping patients achieve long-lasting, confident smiles.
Deeply involved in her community, Dr. Lowe serves on the board of a nonprofit organization and volunteers at the Fauquier County Free Dental Clinic in Warrenton, VA. She is also committed to educating young people about oral health, frequently giving presentations at schools with the help of her mascot, Marty the Molar.
Dr. Lowe has garnered numerous accolades. The Consumers Research Council of America has recognized her as one of America’s top dentists every year since 2011. Her practice, Awesome Smiles Dental Center, was named Best New Office in Haymarket and Gainesville in 2014, and it has consistently won the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Dental Office from 2014 through 2024.
Outside of her dental career, Dr. Lowe and her husband, Jay, enjoy time with their two sons: Dr. Malik Lowe, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry, and Malcolm, who is currently studying at the University of Alabama (UA) School of Law. Dr. Lowe enjoys traveling and hosting gatherings with family and friends in her spare time.
Her professional affiliations include:
- American Dental Association®
- Virginia Dental Association
- Old Dominion Dental Society
- American Medical Billing Association
- Prince William Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Lowe is widely recognized as one of Northern Virginia’s leading dentists. She appeared as a dental expert on the TOP Doctors Interviews, seen on CNN, FOX News, Bravo, and MSNBC.
