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Dangers in Dentistry — Alternatives to Braces (Invisalign and other options)

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Episode 13 of Dangers in Dentistry, originally aired on KPRZ in San Diego.

Do you remember the dreaded “head gear” that plagued school playgrounds in the early days of braces? Since then, orthodontics have come a long way. Smaller brackets, clear brackets, no rubber bands, ceramics, Invisalign, and now Minor Tooth Movement.

What are the differences? Which are safe? How do you know which is right for you?

Get the inside scoop on braces and your alternative options to achieving straight teeth and a proper bite during this week’s episode of Dangers in Dentistry with America’s Holistic Dentist, Dr. Marvin.

Enjoy!
Dr. Marvin
San Diego, Encinitas Holistic Dentist

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Special Invisalign Promotion

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To celebrate Mother’s Day The Center for Natural Dentistry is running a special Invisalign promotion.

If you have ever wondered what you would look like with a perfect smile, but you don’t want to deal with braces, Invisalign might be your answer. It’s the “invisible” smile enhancer.

Here’s the special offer:
- Complimentary consultation
- $400 Off Invisalign Treatment
- Special Financing- 24 Month 0% interest with Approved Credit

This offer ends May 31, 2009, so if you’ve ever wondered about Invisalign (or you’ve ever wanted a straighter smile), call Tina at (760) 536-6795 today to find out if you qualify and to schedule your free consultation.

Thanks! We hope to hear from you soon!

Dr. Marvin
The Center for Natural Dentistry
(760) 536-6795

Invisalign

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Invisalign San Diego Dentist

SPECIAL OFFER – Invisalign Treatment for $98/month  (oac).  Please call or email us today for more information.

Do you want straighter teeth? Maybe a better smile? Are you passed the point where “brace face” is a socially acceptable moniker? Invisalign may be your ticket to dental perfection.

Invisalign–one of the top technological advances that orthodontia has seen since braces replaced head gear–is a clear, paper-thin mouth piece that fits comfortably over your teeth. It straightens teeth, improves aesthetics, and allows for an inconspicuous way to fix your smile, especially if you feel you’re too old to have braces.

Invisalign is one of the special treatments we offer at The Center for Natural Dentistry. In fact, our office is one of only a handful of dental offices in San Diego to offer this extraordinary treatment.

So what exactly does Invisalign do, and how does it replace traditional braces?

Your Invisalign treatment consists of a series of thin plastic aligners that are changed approximately every two weeks. Each aligner is custom made to fit your teeth and designed to slowly move them into the correct position. Traditional braces use a similar technique: brakets are glued to your teeth and minor adjustments are made every few weeks to coninutally shift your teeth. The difference? Invisalign does it without the mouth full of metal.

Is Invisalign Right For You?

In most cases, Invisalign is a great alternative to traditional braces. It can help fix:

  • Overly crowded teeth. When there is not enough room in the jaw for all of the teeth to fit comfortably or normally (one to five millimeters).
  • Widely spaced teeth. When there is too much space between the teeth due to abnormal growth of the jaw or shifting of the teeth due to missing teeth (one millimeter to five millimeters).
  • Overbite/overjet. When the upper teeth bite over the lower teeth.
  • Crossbite. When the upper and lower jaws are misaligned, causing one or more upper teeth to bite on the inside of the lower teeth, on either the front and/or sides of the mouth.
  • Mild relapse. After traditional braces have been removed, when some relapsing tooth movement has occurred.
  • Invisalign may also be a treatment alternative for certain simple malocclusions (bite irregularities).

Unfortunately, Invisalign is not for everyone. To find out if it’s right for you, call us at The Center for Natural Dentistry to schedule an appointment: (888) 825-5351.

Invisalign and Holistic Dentistry

While Invisalign is not a “holistic treatment,” it is an environmentally safe product AND a product that is safe for YOU and full body wellness. There are no toxins to leach into your body and, in fact, Invisalign can help improve your whole body health: an improved bite alignment alllows for better jaw and dental health, which can lead to better complete wellness for your entire body.

Find Out If Invisalign is Right For You

To find out if Invisalign is right for you, give us a call today (888) 825-5351 for a free consultation. We will analyze your bite and present your best dental options.

SPECIAL OFFER – Invisalign Treatment for $98/month  (oac).  Please call or email us today for more information.

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Straight Teeth, No Braces

Few patients want to endure years of wearing metal braces. Now you don’t have to! One of the most popular, new orthodontic treatments available is Invisalign®, an alternative to metal braces.

Invisalign® uses a series of clear, almost invisible, removable aligners to straighten teeth. These unique, custom-made aligners move teeth in a series of very precise increments. The course of treatment, averaging only a year, involves changing aligners approximately every two weeks. And unlike braces, these clear aligners can be removed while you eat and brush your teeth as usual.

Invisalign is also more convenient than traditional braces. Much more. (Compare them here.) The aligners are easily removable, so you choose when you wear them. You’re free to take them out whenever you need to. Eating, drinking… you name it. Even if you just need a break from wearing your aligners during a high school reunion or special work event, that’s OK. But remember, you need to wear your aligners as prescribed by your doctor in order to achieve your treatment goals.

Invisalign aligners are made just for you with advanced 3-D computerized technology. Your clear aligners are custom-made for your teeth. And only your teeth. Little by little, and over a time determined between you and your dentist, your teeth will gently move to create the smile you’ve always wanted.

How is Invisalign holistic?

If you know anything about gum disease and how it does affect the rest of the body, then you know that doing what it takes to prevent gum disease is important.  If you have crooked teeth, then there is a 99% change you have gum disease.  Crooked or malaligned teeth are much more difficult to clean… toothbrush bristles cannot reach these areas and flossing is more difficult.

With an Invisalign treatment, you will have straighter teeth, a beautiful smile, and an easier time fighting the destructive affects of gum disease.

For more information, please call our office.

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What We Do Best:Dental Services

The Safest Mercury Removal Services with our own Patient Protection Protocol:
We minimize your exposure to toxic mercury vapors by utilizing the latest and greatest mercury ionizers, isolation practices, and dental techniques.  Read More –>

A Remarkable Non-Surgical Gum Therapy Program:
Without “cutting up your gums,” we can predictable get rid of bleeding and receding gums while controlling the damage periodontal disease does to your mouth and body. Gum disease is not a laughing matter.  90% of the population is walking around with it without a plan to get rid of it.  Bacteria find a home in your gums and leave a mark not only in your mouth, but in your body.

Our special gum therapy program specifically designed by Dr. Marvin is one of the most thorough and effective programs out there.  It is all-natural and doesn’t include antibiotics or taking pharmaceutical drugs.  If you have a problem with gum disease or if you’re not sure, take a simple test.  Floss all of your teeth BELOW the gumline.  If you have one spot that bleeds, then you DO have gum disease.

DID YOU KNOW…  that at the bottom of the pocket that surrounds your teeth (aka periodontal pocket) there’s a barrier that keeps all the dangerous bugs our of your body.  It is one of the most important barriers to protect us from the harmful environment outside our bodies.

DID YOU KNOW… that the barrier we just spoke of is only 5 cells thick!  Imagine that.  If that wall breaks down, you are in deep trouble:  you are now exposing your internal workings of a magnificent system (your body) to the hazards of the environment.  Alert:  Gum disease breaks down this barrier.

Provide A Comprehensive Holistic Dental Health Plan:

Would you build a house without a plan?  Would that plan be a written on a bar napkin in pencil?  Absolutely not.  Your building plan would include architecture, engineering, HVAC, electrical, framing, plumbing etc.  You know what we mean.  The Center For Natural Dentistry does the same meticulous planning when it comes to your oral health.  It takes a little bit more time but it is important to know… just like if you were building your home.  When we are finished with our plan, you will leave knowing everything about your teeth, gums, smiles and how it relates to the rest of the body.

This thorough plan includes a detailed overview of your existing oral condition, an interpretation of your x-rays and photographs, a disease prevention plan, a holistic oral detoxification plan, a nutritional plan, and a home care plan.  Yes… it seems comprehensive and it is.

Clifford Dental Materials Reactivity TestingPerform Bio-compatibility Testing:

Sometimes it better to know now than later.   Using the Clifford Dental Materials Reactivity Testing, we are able to eliminate potential hazards from the start.  You may know that you are sensitive to most anything and everything.  So before we just dive in a drill away the problems, allow us to do a simple test to see if the dental materials we use, such as composite, cements, ceramics, or anesthetic causes any problems before we start.  Read More –>

Teeth Aligning with Invisalign Treatment:

How is Invisalign holistic?  If you thought that straight teeth is purely cosmetic, then you should take a closer look at what really happens.  Ask any good cosmetic dental surgeon and he or she will tell you that teeth that are properly positioned not only look nicer, but they also function better, last longer, and are easier to take care of.

If you believe that gum disease is dangerous and should be treated, then you should also believe that taking care of straight teeth is easier than taking care of crooked, crowded teeth.  When you have aligned teeth it is easier to clean your teeth and prevent gum disease.  And since Invisalign does not require any use of wires and brackets which usually causes gum disease, it makes for a perfect solution for most candidates.  

If you think you may want Invisalign in the near future, now is as good a time as ever because we are now offering Invisalign for only $98 per month.

Bite Balancing Services:Bite Balancing

How important is your bite?  What if it affected your eating, your headaches, your sleep, your expensive dental work, your nutrition, your energy, or your whole body?

No matter how you look at it, the way your teeth comes together influences many aspects of your physical body AND your social life.  Many patients have been relieved of pain and other symptoms simply by correcting one’s bite.  

When your teeth come together, your body will either like it or hate it.  Unfortunately, if your teeth are not positioned correctly where you body likes them, then you will get unwanted systems or your body will adapt (and adaption is BAD!).  

When we balance your bite, we aim for a harmonious biting system with minimal stress on the teeth, jaw and the body as a whole.

Oral Metal Detoxification:

Oral Detoxification PlanIs it safe to have metals in your mouth?  For most people, the answer is presumably yes.  The reason why is because metal has been placed in people’s mouth for decades and people for the most part haven’t seen any “significant” symptoms that are directly related to specifically to metals.  But does history mean that we should continue this trend?  

We went from using asbestos in our house insulation, lead in our paint, and cocaine in our soda, to making drastic changes AFTER we find out how harmful these materials are in our body.  Now we can say the same about the metals in our mouth.  

How does metals in our mouth cause health problems?

If you believe that our body is a complex web of ions moving in and our of cells, then you also believe that we are living organism of electricity and energy easily influenced by frequencies and radiation.

Having different metals in your teeth is like having a battery in your mouth.  A battery works when ions move from one metal to a different metal.  The medium or solution that these ions travel in is the saliva.  This electrical current causes a disruption in your system.  If you have metals in your mouth, then it is best to have them replaced with plastic or porcelain restorations.

General DentistryGeneral Dentistry:

Yes… we still do your everyday general dentistry procedures like crowns, fillings, bridges, and cleanings.  We do however differ in that we look at the bigger picture.  We never want to do something that may seem good for your tooth but bad for your body.  

Our Guarantee:

We can’t guarantee our dentistry surviving the disastrous environment which we call your mouth.  There’s too many liquids, too many forces, too much going on to guarantee something that is good for your body but also functional with your bite.  If we did, then people would fly in far and near to have it.

GuaranteeWhat we can do is guarantee that you will have a wonderful experience when you come visit us and you will receive quality unrushed holistic dentistry.  If you are not satisfied, then we’ll do everything to make things right.  We guarantee it.

You will leave our Center knowing full well what’s going on inside your mouth or you don’t pay a cent – guaranteed.  To become a patient or to see why people choose us to be their  holistic dentist, click here.

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