Safe Mercury Removal
We practice mercury-free and mercury-safe dentistry. This means we do not place mercury (silver) fillings. With the availability of other dental materials such as bio-compatible BPA-free tooth colored composite fillings, why take a chance using a material that is known to be hazardous to your health?
Dr. Mullen has received certification and accreditation training to safely remove mercury fillings that you may already have. He follows the SMART protocol (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) recommended by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology to assist in reducing the potential negative outcomes of mercury exposure to you and our staff. For more information go to www.thesmartchoice.com. As an environmentally conscious office we have a state-of-the-art special mercury separator so that none of the mercury that is removed enters the water supply. We feel this allows us to offer safer dentistry and a healthier community!
Dental Ozone Therapy
Ozone has been used in healthcare for many years. It’s a natural disinfectant! All our patients receive ozonated water during their dental procedures. We are able to use ozonated water in our office as a rinse to help healing of gums when they are inflamed and also after a tooth extraction. Many studies have shown it to speed healing and reduce pain. Ozone therapy is also utilized in our office for treating the bacteria that causes gum disease and is part of the treatment you receive if you have periodontal disease. Ozonated ice is provided to you to take home following tooth removal and has been shown to improve the healing process.
Restorative
Although there are thousands of restorative (filling) materials available on the market for restoring your teeth we have selectively chosen only those dental materials that have shown to be bio-compatible and are BPA-free. We use the world’s first BPA-free filling material, Admira Fusion by VOCO, which is a great all-ceramic based material used to restore your natural teeth. It is fabricated with material that does not incorporate classic resin monomers, which contain BPA.
To the best of our knowledge, we make every effort to avoid the use of any metals such as; nickel, palladium, copper, cadmium, beryllium, titanium and aluminum in our practice. Teeth that have been treated, repaired or replaced using any type of metal alloy contain all the necessary ingredients to create an environment akin to a charged battery … in your mouth. It can create what is called ‘oral galvanism’ or ‘the battery effect’ in the mouth. We believe there are safer products available, you simply have to take the time and make the effort to find them and use them.
Prosthodontics (bridges, partials, crowns and implants)
We do not use metals in any of our prosthetics due to the potential for “oral galvanism”. We use only ceramics in our bridges, partials, and crowns. Two to three visits are usually required these types of procedures. For our patients who require full dentures we refer to a dental lab which has years of experience.
For dental implants we place Zeramex 100% ceramic implants. For the most up-to-date information we suggest looking at the manufacturers website: www.zeramex.com
Fluoride-free Dental Cleanings
Did you know that its not always necessary to have your teeth cleaned every 6 months? Many people with excellent oral hygiene may only need to come once a year while others may need to come more frequently. That’s because every person has a different oral microbiome and why some people seem to get cavities very easily while others don’t. During your cleaning we use a high-frequency sound wave scaler to remove plaque build-up from the teeth. Then your teeth are carefully and gently polished and rinsed to produce that smooth, just-cleaned feeling that everyone loves! We use ozonated water throughout the cleaning. We suggest all patients brush with an electric toothbrush and use a fluoride-free toothpaste or baking soda.
Dental Surgery
Every effort is made in our office to save your teeth, but sometimes removal is unavoidable. There can be multiple reasons that lead to the decision to extract a tooth.
These include: extensive decay where the tooth becomes non-restorable; advanced periodontal/gum disease where tooth mobility creates a hopeless prognosis; an abscessed tooth with severe infection or a failed root canal treated tooth.
For all extractions we utilize Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) to optimize healing.. Using your own blood, we prepare a platelet concentrate which we use as a filling material in the extraction socket. It contains a high concentration of growth factors which supports your own healing process. The fibrin aspect mirrors a natural blood clot to help avoid the problem of a dry socket.
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