Biological Dentistry

It’s important to find the cause of the condition rather than treating only the symptoms. Dr. Eccles will use the following tools and technology to ensure you are being cared for properly.

• Thorough examination including soft tissue evaluation (including cancer and TMJ), cancer screening, periodontal disease and pocket evaluation, evaluate all teeth (even unerupted teeth).
• Digital radiographs, better known as x-rays (low radiation, taken as needed – full series needed when becoming an established patient) and photographs
• Measuring all abnormal electrical currents generated by dissimilar metals in teeth
• Checking tooth vitality to ensure nerve of tooth is responsive
• Detailed personal history
• Personal cosmetic evaluation
• Biocompatibility testing through Clifford Materials Reactivity Testing (ELISA/ACT Biotechnologies)
• Muscle testing (applied kinesiology) by local naturopath to test how body is responding to dead teeth and choice of dental materials

When do I need a crown?

Generally used criteria for crowning teeth:

• Large, old mercury amalgam fillings
• Visible crazing or cracking of tooth, with or without filling breakdown
• “Insurance” will pay for it
• Broken portion of tooth or crack causing chewing pain.

MY CRITERIA

• Biting pain from a cracked tooth that is only resolved by a conservative crown.
• Insufficient remaining tooth to support a filling (bonding). Seldom.

I find that in 35 years of restoring sick, broken-down teeth without using crowns, that excellent strengthening can be accomplished. With proper bonding of the filling materials to the remaining tooth structure, most cracks are reinforced and many years of additional service are gained.

This results in:

• Less cutting on good remaining tooth structure
• Preserves original tooth
• Less trauma-resulting in less chance of needing root canal therapy
• Much less cost

There is a lack of safety surrounding the drastic increase of human exposure to fluoride since the 1940’s. High exposure to fluoride can contribute to human health risks. With fluoride being present in a majority of community water systems, dental products used in the dental office and at home, foods (including baby food and alcoholic beverages), pesticides, and pharmaceutical drugs, it’s easy to see how one is being overly exposed.

Fluoride was recently identified as one of 12 industrial chemicals known to cause developmental neurotoxicity in humans. Other health risks include acne, arterial calcification, bone weakening, osteosarcoma, cardiac failure, cognitive deficits, dental fluorosis, diabetes, early puberty in girls, electrocardiogram abnormalities, harmful to fetal brain, hypertension, immune system complications, insomnia, lower fertility rates, lower IQ, myocardial damage, neuroticos effects including ADHD, skeletal fluorosis, TMJ, and thyroid dysfunction.

Mercury Free

All dental amalgams are 45-55% elemental mercury. Mercury vapor is continuously released in small amounts and bioaccumulates, primarily stored in fat and nerve cells. Over time these amounts can become dangerous; causing serious complications and illnesses. Mercury is toxic, poisonous, and a dangerous threat to public health.

Removing toxic mercury fillings is a priority for our office. Doing it safely is our cause. Safe removal practices should be observed/adhered to, because of the large mercury particles and vapor released during the removal process. Precautionary measures are used in our office and are called “SAFE PRACTICES” because we value the safety of our patients, team members, and the environment.

There are biocompatible, tooth-colored options available for the replacement filling(s). Learn more about how we keep you safe and your treatment options by clicking the learn more button below.

Nickel (alloys) are used in the dental setting from restorations to orthodontics. Other metals and alloys containing titanium, silver, zinc, copper, mercury, cobalt, chromium, palladium, and aluminum are also used in dental restorations like fillings, under porcelain in crowns, oral appliances, and implants (not limited to the mouth).

Allergies to these metals and elements are common. They can cause galvanic corrosion, electrical interference with the nervous system, and discoloration of teeth and gum tissues.

Symptoms to these allergies and corrosion can include headaches and migraines, joint pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, rosacea, and insomnia.

We advocate avoiding metals (especially dissimilar metals) within the body; as more nonmetal options are becoming available.

It’s been said that infection control is one of the most complex and perplexing problems dentistry faces. When pathogenic or disease-causing microorganisms become dominant or unbalanced within the body, they live together in what is called a biofilm. Biofilm is a mixed type of infection made up of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even parasites. It can be difficult to eliminate. The good news is it can be done – and without harming surrounding healthy tissue and without toxic side effects.

A “transient oxidative burst” is the key to combating the infective microorganisms. Germs, parasites and viruses that live in the biofilm have no natural defense against this reaction; causing them to overstress and die.

DISINFECTED! This same transient oxidative burst has a positive effect, it induces many natural biochemical and physiologic reactions like better blood flow, enhanced immune response, and accelerated healing response.