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6 ways we incorporate biologic/holistic dentistry into tooth extraction
The removal of teeth is a staple of dentists’ offices from across northern Colorado and beyond. However, these offices do not perform tooth extractions the “Owens Dental Berthoud way.” Here are six facts about applying biologic and holistic dentistry principles to extraction surgery.
1 – Incorporating dental ozone into treatment
Ozone therapy has been utilized in various medical applications for over a century. It is a natural, powerful healer with antimicrobial, regenerative, and inflammation-fighting properties. Due to these properties, it can be a valuable component in surgical extractions to address severe decay, support orthodontic treatment, resolve impacted wisdom teeth, and more.
2 – Disinfection
Ozone can be applied in various forms, including liquid and as a gas. Before your tooth is removed, we may create an ozone rinse to disinfect the area. Such preparation helps to reduce harmful bacteria and supports a cleaner treatment site.
3 – Deep cleaning
When prepared and delivered as a gas, ozone penetrates deeply – reaching those inaccessible areas around the tooth and bone. This process also helps minimize harmful germs prior to tooth removal, making for a safer treatment experience and contributing to healthy, rapid healing, free of complications.
4 – Socket sterilization
The empty space or socket left behind following the extraction of a tooth may also be treated. By delivering ozonated water or ozone gas to the socket, it destroys disease-causing microorganisms at the site. It also helps to stanch bleeding at the site.
5– Post-extraction pain management, healing
Following treatment, ozone triggers a healthy immune response. This property helps to reduce the severity and duration of pain afterward and accelerates regenerative processes. By addressing bacteria, the risk of painful complications such as dry socket at the site is reduced. We may even prepare ozone with a liquid and apply it topically to the site to ease inflammation and manage discomfort as you heal.
6 – Biocompatible restorations following treatment
For “essential” (not wisdom) teeth, Owens Dental Berthoud encourages you to replace your teeth as soon as possible. Notably, by replacing your teeth sooner rather than later, you prevent bone loss. This destructive complication erodes the supportive bone in your jaw. It arises as the bone lacks stimulation from the teeth gnashing and chewing food, and other functions. Replacing teeth before bone loss occurs preserves the jawbone, supporting healthy function and maintaining your facial shape and aesthetics.
As a holistic/biologic dental practice, we only use biocompatible restorations to rebuild portions of teeth or an entire tooth. So, be assured that any materials introduced to your mouth are very safe and promote your long-term health and satisfaction. Options to rebuild teeth include dental implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures.
This is not your run-of-the-mill tooth extraction process. For the best results and treatment experience, trust your holistic dentist in Berthoud, CO. Call (970) 444-5464 to speak with a member of our team and to schedule your visit 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.