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Non-toxic dental fillings for a better smile, a healthier you
Holistic/biologic dental offices like Owens Dental Berthoud also practice “biomimetic” principles. This approach refers to treatments that “mimic” biological or natural tissues. Our non-toxic dental fillings are a great fit with this approach. They “mimic” both the physical and aesthetic properties of tooth structure to get the most natural-looking results and effortless function. You get the best of all worlds with our approach to fillings in Berthoud, Colorado – a safer, better treatment experience and the most satisfying outcomes.
What are non-toxic fillings?
All fillings are generally used to “fill in” the hole or cavity that is left behind due to progressive tooth decay. With the cavity filled, your tooth’s strength is restored. This procedure also prevents the decay from worsening and causing further damage.
Historically, this process used fillings made from a variety of metals, including mercury. The mercury was used to form a strong filling by binding together other metals (silver, tin, copper alloys). Mercury is, however, toxic. As holistic practitioners, we never use toxic materials. Our fillings and other restorations are only made with non-toxic, safe materials that enhance your smile and health. Silver-colored mercury fillings can make your health worse, and they also do not look like natural teeth.
How does the mercury in fillings harm my health?
Since the mercury is in your mouth, you are continuously being exposed to a known and serious toxin. Mercury can be absorbed by and accumulate in organs, tissues, and systems throughout your body. In fact, the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology lists more than 200 conditions associated with mercury fillings. These conditions are largely categorized as:
- Neurological and cognitive problems, including “brain fog” and memory impairment
- Mental health challenges, such as anxiety and mood swings
- Heart problems, such as arrhythmias and hypertension
- Autoimmune disorders and allergies
- Gastrointestinal issues like IBS and chronic diarrhea
- Reproductive health and pregnancy/fetal risks
- Childhood development problems, like attention deficit disorder
- Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
Due to these threats, the IAOMT is the world’s largest proponent of mercury-safe and mercury-free dentistry, and we are proud to practice both types of dental care.
How are you both mercury-free and mercury-safe?
Owens Dental Berthoud is “mercury-free” because we only place non-toxic fillings. These fillings are made from a dental material called composite resin. This metal-free, quartz-like material can be perfectly shade-matched to blend in with the rest of the tooth and the surrounding teeth. It looks like natural tooth structure. It also has no known risk factors, making the dental composite a safe and healthy alternative for patients with a history of allergies and sensitivities to metals. Since it does not contain mercury or other toxins, our fillings only add to the health of your smile – and to the rest of your body. They do not mean additional challenges to oral health and overall health.
We are also “mercury-safe” because our office in Berthoud, CO, practices the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique. The IAOMT’s SMART protocol involves numerous safeguards to minimize the risk of mercury exposure associated with the filling removal process.
If you are concerned about a tooth or existing mercury fillings in your mouth, contact us at (970) 444-5464 to speak with a member of our team today.
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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.