Category: Biological Dentistry

1. State-Of-The-Art diagnostic equipment and imaging to identify dental concerns that may have a systemic overall health implication. We use the latest low dose dental digital radiographic equipment and CBCT imaging.
2. The use of the safest and most modern dental materials that are proven to be biocompatible. Materials such as mercury, latex, metal, gluten, and BPA are NEVER used.
3. We respect the body’s ability to heal naturally so our treatment is as minimally invasive as possible.
4. Experience in managing patients with mercury amalgam fillings to guarantee their safest removal when they need to be replaced.
5. The utilization of modern dental treatment with an emphasis in regeneration such as ozone gas/water and laser periodontal therapy equipment.
6. Affiliation with biological dental care organizations such as the IAOMT to continue learning about the impact oral healthcare has on the rest of the body and to continue our interest in serving the unique individual with the latest technology and biocompatibility.

The first step in removing a dental infection is correctly diagnosing a tooth (or teeth) that has developed a dental infection or abscess. During emergency dental visits or routine dental exams, some patients report pain in one or more teeth however infected teeth are often without localized pain.

Localized Symptoms of Infected Teeth:

Infected teeth often develop deep periodontal pockets from which we contrast with previous periodontal measurements. Infected teeth can develop a pus discharge which can ooze from the surrounding gums or form what’s called a parulus which is looks like a pimple in the mouth. This pimple is filled with pus that is attempting to drain from the site of infection into the oral cavity. A draining parulus is called a sinus tract which can also be detected during a dental exam. Patients often report a disagreeable taste in their mouth when this occurs. During cases of advanced infection, teeth can start to become loose (mobile) because the infection causes rapid bone loss around the tooth and the lack of bone reduces a tooth’s attachment. This mobility is interpreted to me as the body’s attempt to remove the tooth on its own by destroying the bone that anchors it. Our CBCT machine is infinitely invaluable in our ability to detect, identify, and safely treat dental infections.

Can Antibiotics Treat Dental Infections:

Dental infections in natural teeth do not respond to oral antibiotics because there is no blood flow in an infected root canal treated or necrotic (dead) natural tooth. The canal space inside a natural tooth serves as a place bacteria can grow that cannot be accessed by the bodies natural immune system like it can in other parts of the body.

Surgical Infection Removal:

Once an infection is identified we frequently surgically removal the tooth and infection. During this procedure the infection we visualize on the CBCT is removed using a surgical instrument called a curette. We also use the curette to remove the periodontal ligament inside the extraction socket. After the socket is clean from leftover ligament and infected tissue we place a bone graft in the socket. The bone graft is used along a technique called “socket preservation” which enables a healthy volume of bone to grow in the area the tooth roots used to be. After the infected is surgical removed the bone graft will repair the defect in the bone that was caused by the infection.

After the bone graft heals the patient can replace the missing tooth with a dental implant.

Our offices only uses premium biocompatible dental materials that are certified to be free from:

• Mercury
• Fluoride
• Metals including Nickel, Cadmium, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Palladium, Chromium-Cobalt
• Bisphenol A (BPA)
• Latex
• Gluten

“Our office has gone through great lengths finding the safest and most biocompatible dental materials for our treatment. We use only premium restorative materials that have a factory certification against toxic ingredients. All of our restorations are natural looking designed to safely replace natural tooth structure.” -Dr. Jeffrey S Tatarin

Biocompatible Dental Filling Material

When we remove decay and place a dental filling, we use the latest 3M tooth-colored biocompatible resin composite material. 3M certifies this material as being free from fluoride, mercury, BPA, latex, gluten, and heavy metals. This material is extremely durable and natural looking.

Biocompatible Dental Crowns and Bridges

Our office uses completely metal free “indirect restorations” which refers to lab-made dental crowns and bridges. Our crowns and bridges are made from zirconia dioxide (zirconia) which is known to be extremely biocompatible, durable and natural looking. Our office uses meticulous clinical technique along with a premium lab to deliver gorgeous biocompatible dental restorations that will last.