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4 Essential Facts About Biocompatible Dentistry to Support Your Total Health
At Owens Dental Berthoud, our approach to dentistry is anything but conventional—and that’s by design. We believe your dental care should be as unique as you are and should support not just your oral health but your entire body’s well-being. That’s why we practice biocompatible dentistry, an essential element of biologic care that puts your safety, comfort, and long-term health first.
If you’ve been searching for a dental practice that offers a more thoughtful, conservative, and personalized experience, you’re in the right place. Here are four important facts to help you understand how biocompatible dentistry plays a central role in what we do—and how it can make a meaningful difference in your life.
1. Safer, Body-Friendly Alternatives
At its core, biocompatible dentistry means using materials and techniques that are as harmonious with your body as possible. These are least-toxic or less-toxic options that work with your biology, not against it.
Unlike traditional dental practices that may use materials like mercury-based amalgam or aggressive procedures that remove healthy tissue, our focus is always on conservation and biocompatibility. That means:
- Preserving as much of your natural tooth structure as possible
- Avoiding materials that may be irritating, inflammatory, or harmful
- Ideally mimicking nature in how we restore the look, feel, and function of natural teeth
Whether you need a filling, crown, or restoration, we aim to choose materials that look great, last long, and most importantly, support your body’s overall health.
2. Comprehensive Safer Care
When we say “biocompatible,” we’re not just referring to what we don’t use—we’re talking about an entire philosophy that guides how we treat you.
At Owens Dental Berthoud, our services include a wide range of less-toxic and biologically supportive options, including:
- Composite fillings and porcelain crowns that are free of metals like mercury
- Ozone therapy to promote natural healing and reduce infection
- Bone cavitation treatment for chronic inflammation
- Advanced laser dentistry, including the use of our state-of-the-art Fotona laser, which allows us to treat soft tissues and gum disease with incredible precision, minimal discomfort, and faster healing
- Biocompatibility testing, so we can identify which materials are safest for your body
We also use diagnostics—such as blood testing or functional assessments—to better understand how oral health connects to total wellness. Every recommendation we make is tailored to your unique needs and long-term goals.
3. Mercury-Free and Mercury-Safe Practices
You may already know that traditional “silver” fillings are primarily made from mercury, a heavy metal that raises concerns for many patients. That’s why our office is proudly mercury-free—we never place amalgam fillings.
But we don’t stop there, we are also a mercury-SAFE office. We also follow the SMART protocol (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique), developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), to ensure that if you need old fillings removed, it’s done safely.
SMART protects both you and our team from harmful mercury exposure by using:
- Specialized air filtration systems
- Protective garments and isolation techniques
- Equipment designed to capture mercury vapor and particles
- Trained, certified protocols that meet rigorous biologic safety standards
When we restore your teeth, we use metal-free, tooth-colored materials that blend in beautifully and function and feel like your natural teeth.
4. Biocompatibility in Every Treatment
While concerns about mercury fillings may get the most attention, biocompatibility is something we consider for every procedure. That includes the crowns we use to restore damaged teeth, the sealants we apply to protect them, the materials we use for implants, and even the numbing and bonding agents we select.
One of our most important services is biocompatibility testing, performed through an independent lab. This allows us to understand how your body may react to different materials—and helps us avoid anything that could cause inflammation, sensitivity, or an allergic reaction.
From there, we can confidently build a treatment plan that’s not only effective but also aligned with your overall health goals—whether you’re navigating autoimmune concerns, managing chronic illness, or simply striving for the best long-term care possible.
Experience Biocompatible Dentistry That Puts You First
At Owens Dental Berthoud, we believe dentistry should support your whole-body wellness, not compromise it. Our team is here to help you make informed choices, feel confident in your care, and enjoy a dental experience centered on safety, prevention, and collaboration.
If you’re ready to discover how biocompatible dentistry can help you achieve a healthier smile—and a healthier you—give us a call today at (970) 444-5464. We’d love to welcome you into our biologic dental family.
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Dr. Tim Owens
Dr. Tim Owens is a highly skilled and compassionate dentist, known for his holistic approach to dental care. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004, he pursued further training in general dentistry at the University of Utah School of Medicine. With a background in physical therapy, he integrates this unique discipline into his dental practice. Dr. Owens is an active member of the IAOMT and a certified provider of Ozone Therapy, ensuring his patients receive biologic treatments that promote both oral and overall health. He is also pursuing certification in Biologic Dentistry and the SMART technique for mercury removal.
His affiliations include the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and the Colorado Dental Association, among others.
Why People Love Owens Dental Berthoud
She used to come to Dr. Owens because the level of care and service that I have received here for almost over 10 years has been exceptional. I feel that I’m valued as a patient. You know, you personally feel like it’s a lot of family values, the office makes you feel like you’re in a large city, you feel like you’re in a local dentist office, that we’re not with receptionists but all the dental hygienists knowing my name. They’ve made me feel welcomed and remembered. They always remember my name or something that we talked about the last time I was in. The atmosphere is very relaxed. They make you feel really comfortable, they make you feel like a friend. Everything is always kind of fun here, it’s professional but it’s also fun and very calming. I always feel extremely comfortable here. Fundamentally you forget you’re at the dentist you know everybody they give you a sense that they know you. Always happy to see you and we come in the back for your examination of procedure. They treat you like an individual and it’s always very professional and very relaxed you know, are you okay, can I get you anything. They would ask if you are comfortable, is there anything I can get you. Everyone always asks if you need anything, can I help you with anything, and to me that’s very important. Dr. Owens and his team have explained all the procedures thoroughly to me which is aided in me being very comfortable. I have some unique dental problems and Dr. Owens approached me very cautiously but you know annoyingly about it you know I knew by myself so I really appreciate that and never pushed anything which I thought was very impressive. Everybody knows me and addresses me by name and they make me feel comfortable in the front office they’ve boys taking care of the billing. Everybody is aware of what’s going on and they work well together and always enjoy coming in here. My name is Lynn, my name is Valerie, I’m a certified public accountant, I’m a retired teacher of 23 years, I’m a massage therapist and a graphic designer, I’m a patient of Dr. Owens, and I am a patient of Dr. Owens, and I’m a patient of Dr. Owens and always will be.
My smile I wasn’t happy with it. I consider myself an attractive person and I’m a happy person and my smile just didn’t match the inside. I was a little apprehensive. I was kind of always kind of like keeping my lip down. I wasn’t really self-conscious about my smile. It was just not what I wanted it to be so I went on Google and found Dr. Owens and came here and I was very happy I did. A number of people were telling me, especially my wife, that your teeth are kind of crooked and jagged and everything and so at some point a man, maybe they have a point and I should do something. I felt very insecure and not very confident with my smile. I just felt like yellow. I wanted to replace the front four and as long as we were doing it I said I want them to be beautiful -it was time – it was time – it was time to make a change there was no pain involved it was just it was just a really great process for me I it was so smooth and so easy and I would have done this ten years ago if I would have known it was so easy. It’s boosted a lot of confidence that I have and I can’t believe how many compliments I get out of my smiles. It’s just made a whole difference in how I feel when I perform because I feel like my smile is beautiful because when I sing and when I perform that’s what you see is my smile. But my new smile I feel wakes me up from my job. I can just be myself and not cover my smile anymore. I’m always kind of a happy-go-lucky guy so my smile got even better, but mostly because my wife got the feeling that it was much more beautiful, and happy. You know you’re not as much hiding behind you know you’re smiling white and yeah, you’re just happier and more confident I would say. After I had my teeth done, I was on a dating site and after I had my teeth done and I put up new pictures, boy my dating life picked up a ton. So, you know men are all about the smile. It really has just changed not who I am but it’s changed the reflection of who I am which is exactly what I was after. People are, you know, wondering will it really change my life? Will it really make a difference? It made a huge difference for me.