We believe that every one of your teeth is precious, and they should only be treated with great care that puts their future first—meaning that conservative solutions are almost always going to be ideal. Here at Arrowhead Dentistry, Dr. John H. Upton, Jr., is proud to offer biomimetic dentistry in Glendale to patients looking to maintain as much of their natural, healthy smiles as possible. Just contact our office to learn more or set up your appointment.
Biomimetic dentistry represents a significant advancement in the field of dental care! Simply put, it’s a holistic form of treatment that relies on using a natural approach and safer materials—what Dr. Upton and the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry refer to as “Gold-Standard Materials”—to address problems inside the mouth, rather than relying first on alternative tooth replacements, prosthetics, and restorations. In fact, biomimetic dentistry can often greatly reduce the need for all kinds of minor and major restorative dental services, including things like root canal therapy, since the focus is on keeping the natural teeth as healthily intact as possible.
The bottom line is that traditional dentistry, and several techniques and methods that have been used for quite some time, are not always gentle or conservative. For example, some traditional treatments might require that an amount of tooth structure be removed to restore full, pain-free function to the mouth. These treatments may also involve the use of foreign materials to repair teeth, including various types of metal.
On the other hand, biomimetic dentistry’s primary focus is to stop the spread of harmful oral bacteria while also preserving healthy tooth structure. Likewise, when a tooth needs to be restored, rather than using metals, biomimetic dentistry favors body-friendly options like tooth-colored composite resin and porcelain.
Biomimetic dentistry isn’t offered by most dental offices, but Dr. Upton understands that the benefits of this approach simply cannot be beaten. Just a few of the advantages that biomimetic dentistry offers include: