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Vacuum Flex-Hose
to remove toxic mercury vapor before it is inhaled by
patient and staff
Old amalgam
fillings (50% mercury) leak mercury vapor into your mouth
HiTech Intraoral
camera shows patients their own teeth on office monitor
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For over twenty-five
years, Dr .Robbins has practiced mercury-free,
fluoride-free and toxic metal-free family dentistry. He
emphasizes preventative care and restorative and cosmetic
procedures in a clean, healthy, and safe manner
(BIOSAFEDENTISTRY). He has not allowed toxic mercury and
other metals to be used for oral restoration. The “silver”
fillings in people’s teeth are actually amalgam fillings, an
alloy containing 50% elemental
mercury! Research has continuously demonstrated the release
of mercury vapor, a potent
neurotoxin, from dental amalgam fillings. This “off-gassing”
of mercury into the body from fillings in one’s teeth is
constant and increases with chewing, hot beverages, and
eating. Deciding to have one’s mercury fillings removed is a
decision each patient must make, however, removal of these
fillings without precautions can make patients ill from
methyl mercury exposure. Fluoride use is
another dangerous chemical he does not allow in his office.
In Dr. Robbins’ office, the
patient’s overall health is as important as their dental
health.
What Do We Do To Protect The Patient?
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All patients are tested for oral mercury vapor
with a portable spectrometer.
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High efficiency
medical grade air cleaners
are used to filter mercury vapor and volatile
organic compounds out of the office environment.
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We treat many medically compromised, chemically, and
environmentally sensitive patients in a clean,
non-allergic office.
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Blood testing and metal sensitivity workups are
ordered with consulting physicians.
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Nutritional support is discussed and a doctor of
biochemistry/nutrition is available for consultations.
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Use of vitamins and supplements is necessary
to help the body excrete any absorbed metals during
mercury filling removal. He uses his own proprietary
ProTect PakAB to keep patients from absorbing mercury
vapor.
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Oral and Intravenous chelation therapy
is coordinated with
knowledgeable physicians to
reduce the patient’s metal body burden.
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All fluoride use is discontinued. Alternative
fluoride-free toothpaste which fights tooth decay is
available.
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Use of any metals under porcelain crowns is prohibited
unless it is 100% gold.
Dr. Robbins’ restorative practice has evolved into patient
high tech cosmetic and oral reconstruction (rebuilding a
patient’s teeth and bite with crowns, fillings, porcelain
restorations, etc.). We use a computerized dental charting
system including an intra-oral camera. This camera allows
the patient to actually view on a monitor their own oral
condition and to better understand the therapies recommended
by the doctor and the dental hygienist to treat their
problems. No restorative treatment is performed until
periodontal health is stabilized. Periodontal health is
accomplished through deep scaling and root planing with
therapeutic agents and irrigation.
NO INJECTION PAIN anesthesia is now used.
Early periodontal pocketing is treated with Arrestin®,
Atridox®
and oral antibiotics (such
as Periostat®) when needed. Continuous
dental checkups and regular patient recalls
and reevaluation maintain health.
Periodontal surgery for root lengthening and gingival
grafting is performed if needed.
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First
premolar before amalgam removal and restoration |
Preparation of first premolar for a three-quarter
porcelain crown |
Final
porcelain crown bonded on premolar |
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Porcelain
¾ Crown avoids full unsightly crowns and a dark line at
gum |
Porcelain
inlay bonds tooth together and acts like and actual tooth
structure
To help in the evaluation for a more attractive smile with
whitening in the office or with porcelain veneers, we use a
digital cameral and the latest version of imaging software.
This software allows the patient to view a simulation of the
proposed dental treatment. Patients are able to see on a
monitor what modern dentistry can do for them, both for
improving their appearance and for allowing them to chew
more effectively.
We use no toxic metals in fillings or other restorations.
Porcelain onlays and crowns are placed for more effective
bonding strength and cosmetics. When indicated, implants are
used to replace missing teeth. Patients have confidence in
our office and know we will not recommend or perform a
procedure unless it is the best treatment for their
condition.
Porcelain laminate veneers lighten, strengthen, and reshape
teeth
All endodontic (root canal)
treatment
is performed in this office,
usually completed in one painless visit.
Subsequent re-infection of the treated tooth (as can happen
with some root canal methods) is not a common occurrence
with our methods. As a member of the
American Endodontic Society, Dr. Robbins has consistently
had endodontic treatment success
for years.
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