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What It Means and What You Can Expect from Us
Holistic Dentistry is About Treating the Whole Person
An increasing number of both dental patients and dental health practitioners have begun to seek alternative methods for treatment that rely less on invasive procedures and the use of toxic or harmful materials. But what does it mean to practice holistic dentistry? What’s holistic for one dentist may not be seen that way for another, but there are some commonalities that you can expect to experience whenever you visit any holistic dentist, ours included.
CAD CAM
We place metal free, same day crowns.
CAD/CAM dentistry has given Dr.Jay the opportunity to provide crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays and dental implant restorations that are strong, accurate and esthetic for the benefit of patients who require these services. The crowns are more precise and natural looking matching teeth.
Crowns can be done same day, no second visits, no lab appointments, no more mold taking procedure which involve goopy, messy material. Patients of our practice are so happy that they have it all same day and no worry about gagging with impression material. Our crowns are metal free and completely ceramic.
CARIVU
We are always using innovative technologies to provide you with the highest level of care.
CariVu is a small, handheld device that hugs the tooth and bathes it in a safe, near-infrared light. This patented light causes the tooth to appear transparent while highlighting areas that are decayed or cracked as dark areas. The fully illuminated tooth is projected onto a screen, allowing both you and Dr. Jay to clearly see hidden problem spots with a high degree of accuracy. This advanced technology helps us to identify areas that need treatment at the earliest possible stage, enabling us to provide you with conservative care before the problem becomes more serious and more painful.
Benefits of CariVu Early Caries Detection
- Earlier cavity detection results in the most conservative treatment.
- Provides a fast second opinion right in our office.
- Makes visible areas that commonly hide decay.
- Troublesome areas are easy to identify.
- Radiation free.
- Can be used in combination with digital X-rays. However, we will be following the ADA guidelines of taking x-rays to make sure we are offering treatment according to standard of care for our patients.
Dentairvac – Aerosol Vacuum
We are proud to announce the use of DentAirVac in our office.
DentAirVac is an oral aerosol vacuum designed to remove potentially toxic odors, vapors and particles away from the immediate breathing area of the doctor, assistant and patient. It captures odors and vapors in the dental operatory that escape from the patient’s oral cavity notably during the mercury removal process in order to protect the patient and staff. This vapor is odorless and invisible and therefore very insidious. The unit is also useful in the capture and filtration of aerosols finer than 25 microns.
Excellent for capturing dental oral aerosols including
- Mercury Vapor during amalgam removal
- Aluminum Oxide Air Abrasion Particulate
- Laser Smoke Plume
- Electrosurgery Smoke Capture
- Composite BPA Grinding Dust
- Airborne Blood Pathogens and Viruses
- Ozone Removal From Immediate Breathing Area
- Water Spray Aerosols
- Prophy Powder
- Disinfectant Control
- VOCs
- Overall Improvement of Infection Control Program
- Holistic Approach to Dentistry
Nonsurgical Gum Treatment
What we do
The approach includes phase contrast microscope – to diagnose the type of bacteria that causes the disease.
full series of digital xrays
Comprehensive periodontal exam
Dr. Jay and team use a non surgical method to treat gum disease. This is a non invasive method and holistic approach to help patients in recovering their oral health.
For patients who present in the early stages of periodontal disease, nonsurgical periodontal therapy is often the first line of defense against further disease progression. These days, dental professionals have access to an arsenal of nonsurgical treatment options, including manual and ultrasonic scaling and root planing (SRP), antimicrobials, laser therapy, and a variety of other adjuncts.
I know it can be challenging to weed through the clinical evidence to determine the best course of action for patients who may benefit from nonsurgical periodontal therapy, especially when many of these treatments have been developed and marketed with commercial interests in mind.
Meridian Chart
Meridians of the body affect every organ and physiological system inside of us.
The Meridian Tooth Chart is based on acupuncture meridians, pathways of energy that span across interrelated body parts, glands, and tissues. Each tooth is associated with a particular meridian, through which energy flows. Dentists familiar with the Meridian Tooth Chart are often able to assess patients’ general state of health and wellness simply through a review of the oral environment. If a weakness in a particular system or organ exists, the condition of the tooth associated with that area could exacerbate the problem.
Ozone Therapy
After first being used in Sweden in the 1920’s, ozone therapy is widely used around the world for sterilizing water for medical operations and disinfecting medical and operating equipment.
Ozone Therapy Ozone is O3 oxygen. Instead of two molecules of oxygen bonded together, there are three moluecules. Ozone is a gas and most familiar to us as a smell.
Ozone is both an oxidant and an oxidizer. As an oxidant, it destroys pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites). Human cells have antioxidant enzymes that break down ozone and are not harmed by ozone. Pathogens have very little or no antioxidant enzymes, which makes them vulnerable to oxidants like ozone.
Our Patient Testimonials
Dr. Jay is very thorough, a very wonderful person and easy to talk to. I would recommend her to anyone. She takes time to make sure everything is perfect before you walk out the door.
Mary M
Dr. Jay is very thorough, a very wonderful person and easy to talk to. I would recommend her to anyone. She takes time to make sure everything is perfect before you walk out the door.
Mary M
Dr. Jay is very thorough, a very wonderful person and easy to talk to. I would recommend her to anyone. She takes time to make sure everything is perfect before you walk out the door.
