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Top Reasons to Opt for a Biologic Dentist
In your search for a dentist near me in Berthoud, we know there are many offices in northern Colorado from which to choose. However, we are proud to be our three-state area’s premier biological dental practice. Patients travel many miles to benefit from our unique approach to dental care at Owens Dental Berthoud.
Why should I choose a biologic dentist?
Biologic dentistry is built on a strong foundation of holistic, proactive, and collaborative principles. We look beyond symptom management; we focus on treating the root causes of dental issues. Our team partners with a network of like-minded providers and with our patients on preventative, personalized strategies to support oral health. We also understand and support the importance of the oral microbiome, self-healing, and the connection between oral health and total body health. Patients have confidence that we use only the safest materials, the latest science and technologies, and the most conservative treatments.
Is biocompatible dentistry the same as biologic dentistry?
Biologic dentists practice biocompatible dentistry. This is the fundamental principle (mentioned above) that focuses on the use of only the safest materials. We consider the potential impacts that dental products and materials have on your overall health. You have peace of mind that treatment recommendations will enhance your oral health and overall health and not present new challenges.
What materials do you use?
We use alternatives to mercury-containing amalgam fillings. Our fillings are made from composite resin, a quartz-like material that is highly compatible with your body’s tissues. Dental composite is not only safe but also attractive. The color of the resin can be matched to the color of the surrounding teeth for a natural-looking result.
Are all biologic dentists “mercury-safe”?
“Mercury-safe” is a term that refers to the safe removal of amalgam fillings. It is distinctive from “mercury-free” offices that do not place or use amalgam fillings. Owens Dental Berthoud is both a “mercury-free” and a “mercury-safe” practice. Our team is certified by the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology in the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique. To acquire SMART certification, we completed extensive training and made considerable investments in supplies and equipment designed to minimize mercury exposure while removing mercury fillings. These safeguards are in place to protect our patients, team, and the broader community and environment from the many risks associated with this known toxin.
For patients who need more than a filling, we also use biocompatible ceramics like porcelain for dental crowns, bridges, and more. Biocompatibility testing provides the utmost peace of mind because we can identify and avoid any unique risks or sensitivities that you may have.
Owens Dental Berthoud welcomes the opportunity to be your family’s new “dental home.” Serving northern Colorado and beyond, our team can be reached at (970) 444-5464 with further questions and to schedule an appointment.
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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.