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Why Would I Want a Biological Dentist for My Children?

One example, "Micah very interested observing Bappo while brushing and laughing."

I had a mother-of-three ask me what special considerations she should “screen” for in search of a dentist to treat her children.  I told her I would come up with 10 good points that would be desirable in a dentist for her children.   Here’s the list:

  1. Digital radiographs instead of traditional “x-ray films” will reduce exposure to radiation, while enhancing diagnostic criteria.
  2. No use of fluoride in any product, topical or systemic, at home or in the office.
  3. Use of a Diagnodent or other equivalent laser instrument to assist in diagnosis of pit and fissure caries ( decay).
  4. Dependent on nutritional considerations, home care, age and primary tooth loss, and Diagnodent/explorer readings, consider no sealants; instead,  placement of a conservative composite restorations.
  5. Make hygiene visits fun as well as informative; like using the microscope to co-discover bacterial in plaque.
  6. Supports starting early, ~6 mos., making cleaning/brushing of teeth part of a post-breakfast and post-dinner ritual.  Make it fun.  Laugh and play, but stay on task.
  7. Consideration of negative effect of high speed drill (used at 40,000 rpm or more), and the protective benefits of a max of 20,000 rpm and use  of microscopic air abrasion.  Consideration of laser and /or ozone related procedures.
  8. Knowledge of diagnosis/treatment/referral of malocclusion or jaw-position-related breathing/allergy issues.
  9. No new metals placed in the mouth for restorative or orthodontic  issues; this would include possible early-detection/treatment of primary teeth to avoid stainless steel crowns.
  10. Proper “mercury-safe” protocols used if any mercury fillings are replaced.

 

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