Some of the services we provide include:
Safe Amalgam Mercury Removal “SMART Protocol”
We are a mercury free and mercury safe office
Dental amalgam or “silver” fillings are made with a mixture of about 50% elemental mercury, silver, copper, tin, and zinc.
Mercury is toxic and accumulates in the body, and any amount of mercury taken into the body should be considered hazardous.
When we remove old amalgam fillings, we use extra safety precautions to remove them as safely as possible.
We are a “SMART approved” office through the IAOMT-International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. During the process we protect you and us with protective barriers, oxygen, high powered air filters, and nutritional support.
In 2020, the FDA issued updated guidelines to NOT use amalgam mercury fillings in: - Pregnant women or women planning on becoming pregnant- Women who are breastfeeding- Children- People with neurological diseases or impaired kidney function
Oral health benefits of ozone:
- Decreases tooth sensitivity
- Decreases inflammation of bleeding gums holistically
- Targets and eliminates anaerobic bacteria biologically
- Speeds healing of mouth ulcers, cold sores, and early cavities
- Helps balance the pH of the mouth, promoting health oral flora
- Minimally invasive, safe, and naturally used by the immune system
- Keeps the water in dental water lines disinfected and cleaner
o Ozone is a natural, non-invasive therapy that is antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiviral.
o Ozone is supercharged oxygen or O3 and can be used in the form of a gas, water, or infused in oils for various health benefits.
Using removable aligners orthodontics to move teeth slowly to give you a healthier and more beautiful smile
Benefits of properly aligned teeth:
It is common for some patients to feel nervous or anxious about their dental procedures. Our office has advanced training and certifications to help with anxiety using oral sedation. If the patient is healthy enough, a relaxing pill is given in the office 45 minutes before the appointment. Monitors are placed to ensure the safety of the patient as they get relaxed and sleepy. The patient must have a driver and cannot drive the rest of the day.
It is common for some patients to feel nervous or anxious about their dental procedures. Our office has advanced training and certifications to help with anxiety using oral sedation. If the patient is healthy enough, a relaxing pill is given in the office 45 minutes before the appointment. Monitors are placed to ensure the safety of the patient as they get relaxed and sleepy. The patient must have a driver and cannot drive the rest of the day.
To better customize and personalize dental care for our patients, we often use salivary testing to give us more information as to the root cause of either inflammation in the mouth or lesions present. These professional laboratory tests are done through Oral DNA Labs.
Cosmetic dental treatments can:
White Spot Treatment using “Icon”
Before and after treatment shown*
Kor Whitening
Before and after treatment shown
Before and after smile transformation
Sleep apnea is a serious chronic disease that may trigger other serious health problems such as:
We screen our patients for these issues related to sleep disorders and work with sleep physicians to diagnose problems and develop treatment options. Oral appliances that open the airway for better oxygen flow during sleep are options for some people.
Signs of airway problems include:
Airway evaluation using Eccovision acoustic rhinometer and pharyngometer to measure airway flow through the nose and mouth down the throat.
The Pharyngometer uses sound waves to measure the size and volume of your airway during normal respiration and upon exhalation. This measures the amount of air coming into your body.
Our office utilizes a soft tissue laser for:
Benefits of lasers in dentistry include:
(Traditional x-ray vs CBCT showing hidden root canal infection pictured above)
3D Cone Beam CT Digital Imaging (CBCT)
We have state-of-the-art 3D CBCT digital imaging technology that uses very low radiation. This can show us a panoramic view of the full mouth, jaw, TMJ, and sinus structures that reveals details that small digital x-rays can’t see. We often use this to look for pathology, sinus problems, hidden root canal infections, wisdom teeth, TMJ anatomy, bone health, and more.
Professional teeth cleaning with GUIDED BIOFILM THERAPY makes you feel good. A cleaning session is like a wellness spa experience. The treatment is painless and does not damage the teeth. With the EMS AIRFLOW® No Pain device, all you need is water, air, and AIRFLOW® PLUS powder to fight bad biofilm with a winning smile.
Air polishing is a procedure that uses air and water pressure to deliver a controlled stream of specially processed powders in a slurry through the handpiece nozzle. Fine particles of powders are propelled by compressed air in a warm spray and directed onto the surfaces of the teeth. This pressurized jet of air, water, and powder removes surface stains, plaque, and other soft deposits such as food particles trapped between the teeth.
The iTero digital scanner takes a digital 3D image of the entire mouth. Not only is it more comfortable, but taking a digital scan for your new crown, implant, bridge, or Invisalign® aligners is quick, super accurate, and uses no goopy impression materials. (comfortable, safe, accurate, fast)
We will file as an "out of network" provider to most major insurance plans and offer a range of payment options to make dental care more affordable. Contact us to learn more about our insurance and payment options.
Dr. Sarah Tevis
Dallas Functional Dentistry
8226 Douglas Ave Ste 859, Dallas, TX 75225
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