Safer Smile
Safe Amalgam Removal
- Your shiny or tarnished silver fillings consist of over 50% Mercury in the elemental form. When you chew on your amalgams and heat and grind on them there is a release of Mercury. Mercury is a heavy metal poison. When we remove any old silver mercury fillings we go to great lengths to protect you, the assistant, the Dentist and the Environment from exposure to Mercury.
- A dietary modification is usually required prior to your appointment and afterwards also.
- With the support of other Natural Health Professionals, we work together to optimize your overall nutritional status and health by safely helping you achieve a mercury free mouth.
- We rigorously follow the guidelines established by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) to safely remove amalgam.
X-ray Minimization
- Dental X-rays remain an essential diagnostic tool that provides information not visible during a dental exam.
- At dental wellness we have invested in a Digital X-ray with the aim to optimize diagnostic information whilst minimizing expose to radiation.
- Digital radiography (digital X-ray) is the latest technology used to take dental X-rays and uses an electric sensor (instead of X-ray file) that captures and stores the digital image on a computer. This image can be instantly viewed and enlarged on a screen which helps us detect and solve underlying problems easier and faster.
- Digital X-rays reduce radiation by 80-90% compared to the already low exposure of traditional dental X-rays. Not only are digital X-rays better for your safety, they are faster and more comfortable to take, which reduces your time in our dental practice.
- Another advantage lies in the fact that the digital image is captured electronically which means there is no need to develop the X-rays, thus eliminating the disposal of harmful waste, leads foils and chemicals into the environment.
Ozone Thereapy
- At our office, we use an effective and non-destructive method of addressing dental decay and gum disease without invasive or destructive procedures.
- Ozonated oils, liquids and pure Ozone gas are applied in a controlled environment to address tooth decay, gum disease and infections where bacterial, viral or fungal load are present. Ozone enhances the body’s immune system and aids in accelerated healing.
- The curative and disinfecting effect of Ozone gas is an astonishing phenomenon, a completely naturally occurring product that out performs most if not all disinfectants and antiseptics. The undisputed disinfection power of ozone over other antiseptics makes the use of ozone in dentistry a very good alternative.
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Fluoride-Free Preventive
- Dentistry has always strived to be pro-active in preventive medicine. Our office has a natural program that does not involve the use of products containing; Fluoride, Triclosan, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Propylene Glycol.
- The use of optimal nutrition, good oral hygiene and the use of GM free Xylitol products, Coconut oil and a range of natural toothpastes and mouthwashes, enable us to guide you and regularly maintain your healthy mouths.
OZONE - What Is It?
Ozone (O3)
Ozone (O3) is a naturally occurring gas with a characteristic smell that is present in small amounts in atmospheric air. Ozone molecules are composed of three oxygen atoms and is normally abundantly present in the upper layer of atmosphere; by surrounding the earth, it protects living organisms from ultra-violet (U.V.) rays. Being denser and therefore heavier than air, it falls downward toward the earth cleaning the air as it goes by combining with any pollutant it comes in contact with.
How Does It Work?
Pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and fungi are composed of carbohydrate, protein, RNA and DNA surrounded by a cell wall or cytoplasmic membrane that contains little to no antioxidants. This feature makes these organisms vulnerable to oxidants and a powerful oxidant such as ozone will destroy the cell membrane and oxidize all essential cellular components of these pathogens in seconds resulting in a disinfecting or sterilizing effect.
One molecule of ozone is equal to between 3,000 to 10,000 molecules of chlorine and it kills pathogenic organisms 3,500 times faster. Studies have also revealed that it only takes 10 sec to kill 99% of bacteria, fungi and viruses.
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