This patient didn’t like the discoloration and how bulky this filling felt. Within 45 minutes we were able to take out the old filling, to remove decay found beneath the old restoration, and to restore with a bpa-free esthetic filling that should last decades. I would prefer to do this rather than do a porcelain crown or veneer. This procedure is more conservative, quicker to do, and a lot less expensive. The patient was more than happy with the result.
Since 2008, we have helped provide quality dentistry for many in the local Encinitas area. To show our gratitude to the community, we are giving back by offering free dental services for the underserved.
Contact 760 536 1199 for more information. Limited slots are available.
There was a lot going on in this case we did this morning.
Patient wanted to repair a chipped tooth.
The history here is this tooth has been worked on twice before.
Do you simply add composite to what's there or do you remove all of the previous filling?
Do you numb the tooth? If you do, what anesthetic do you use and where do you insert the needle?
Do you add length to match the other tooth? Or do you take all the teeth into consideration?
Do you go for an ideal shape of tooth or a natural-looking (not too perfect) look?
Do you use multiple shades of composite to match the other tooth? Or will one shade work?
Should you do the same to the other front tooth? Or why not all 6 front teeth? What about 8? 10? 12?
Do you remove more tooth to get a thicker layer of composite to cover the darker tooth or to increase durability?
What filling or bonding material is least reactive, most esthetic, or most durable?
So many questions require a lot of decisions.
Do you believe that all filling procedures are the same?
Do you believe that all dentists would know to ask these difficult questions?
Do you believe every dentist can produce equal results?
This case may have taken me less than an hour to do, but it took me thousands of hours to know what, how, and why to do it.
Choose your dentist wisely.
#sandiegodentist
#cosmeticdentistry
#dentalveneers
#costlessthanyouthink
#noshotneeded
#compositefillings
#onevisitdentistry
#voco
#admirafusionvoco
#fotona
#laserdentistry
If you have stains around old fillings, sometimes you can have the fillings refined and polished. In this case it only took about 2 minutes of my time. And since I was doing other treatment in this patient's mouth, I went ahead and did this for her.
#dentalstains
#compositefillings
#cosmeticdentistry
#sandiegodentist
Here's another example of what can be done in 90 minutes.
The 12 year old girl didn't like the color of her front teeth. 6 years ago she chipped her front tooth. And since then the filling has chipped a couple more times.
She plays soccer and is fearful that the filling would continue to chip.
Another dentist recommended she get porcelain veneers when she becomes an adult.
After discussing some treatment options , I recommended we try to fix the color, shape, and length of her front two teeth while still conserving her tooth structure.
As you can see, her original tooth fracture was significant.
Using laser dentistry I was able to bond a nice ceramic like filling to her existing teeth. I added length to make it more natural (central incisors should be longer than their neighboring lateral incisors). Because of prestine bonding techniques, I am confident the filling would be durable enough to withstand most blows.
When she comes in next, I will use a tool to shape the fillings further. I think the right filling is a little wide but nothing 2 minutes of recontouring can't fix.
20 yrs ago, cosmetic dentistry was my first love. Now, I am enjoying it once again, only with less toxic materials and more conservative techniques. (Let's not forget that this procedure takes half the time and half the costs of porcelain veneers)
#cosmeticdentistry #veneers #toothfilling #teeth #teethwhitening #dentist
Chief Complaint:. Patient's husband wants her teeth to look better.
The Challenge: 1. Remove as little tooth as possible 2. Improve esthetics 3. Do not interfere with patient's existing bite pattern 4. Use healthier dental materials 5. Accomplished in a timely manner 6. Last a long time
The Result: Using a dental laser, I removed the old composite fillings, prepared the tooth without numbing the area, and treated the enamel and dentin for optimal bonding of a ceramic-based filling material. In less than 3 hours (2 separate visits) and less than the cost of 2 porcelain veneers or crowns, this patient and her husband were extremely happy with the results.
I expect the fillings to last for more than a decade, possibly forever.
Unfortunately, modern dentistry is about doing higher dollar (and more invasive) procedures like veneers and crowns.
Take a selfie of your smile and send it over. I will try to help you with your main concern.
This is what I love to do lately - use conservative dentistry to improve smiles.
Here's a quiz for you.
What specifically was done here on this person's smile?
Put your answers in the comments below.
In two days I will reveal what was done, how long it took, how much it costs, and some other pertinent points about this case. #smile #smilemore #teeth #cosmeticdentistry #bpafreefillings #nontoxic #conservativedentistry
#veneers
What can happen to someone in 2 hours? How about transform someone's smile?
Could I have used a layering technique to help match the color of the teeth? Yup.
Could I have used a material that polishes better? Yes.
Could I have shaped the teeth to look less jagged? Of course.
But when it is all said and done, the resulting smile on this patient's face said it all.
By the way, I would guess that 95% of dentists would not have even offered this type of procedure (fillings).
They would have instead recommended 3-4 crowns. And if crowns were recommended then build-ups and root canals and possibly posts would have been recommended also. The costs for such procedures can be upwards of 2 to 4,000 dollars. Per tooth!!!
This patient paid less than that for a more conservative (and in my opinion, better) restoration.
Who you trust as your dentist DOES make a difference.
I'm back at it. Now that the pandemic dust has settled, we are back full-time to tackle dental health challenges that have been brewing for over a year.
Today, we repaired this 13 yr old's chipped front tooth. Without needing his tooth numbed, in about 20 minutes he was able to walk out with a bigger smile.
Biocompatible filling material ✔️
Quick, painless procedure ✔️
More confident smile ✔️
Is it time for you to get checked?
We are now scheduling for checkup exams, cleanings, cavities and more.
Come see why many people trust Dr. Marvin and continue to see him. He has been at the same location for over 12 years. Contact us today and ask for our latest promotion.
#encinitasdentist #sandiegodentist
#conservativedentistry
Are you ready to go mask free? Make sure you get a cleaning first 😉😬 #teethcleaning #maskfree #smile #dentalcare #sandiegodentist
Starting Monday, our clinic will be ready to serve you again! 😊 See you soon!
To our dear patients and followers,
After much thought and reflection about COVID-19, we have decided to close our clinic doors indefinitely starting July 30. Politics aside, the facts that we currently believe in are as follows:
The novel coronavirus is highly contagious.
- Most individuals are asymptomatic.
- Blood type is a strong risk factor.
- Immune health is extremely important.
- It is extremely serious for a few.
- It is unknown how damaging it is for most.
- It is unknown if the dental office environment is safe (even if additional safeguards are implemented)
- At this point, we have adopted the "better safe than sorry" approach.
Because of this information, we have decided to halt all our services, including emergency services, until further notice.
For any updates that we may have, we will be reaching out to you through our website and social media accounts – so be sure to check in once in a while.
Thank you for your trust in us and our services.
Take care of yourselves and your loved ones.
Just wanted to share what we do here.
Holistic, conservative dentistry can be cheaper and *may* be better for some of you, but it is also more time-consuming, and could require more skills and the use of additional technologies.
CASE STUDY:
This 30 yr old man from St. George, Utah had a tooth that has bothered him off and on for 2 years. Several other dentists recommended a root canal and a crown (total costs varies per dentist but it can range between $1800 to $4000). After our xray evaluation and examination we determined that we can attempt to save the tooth with a conservative biological filling. In one visit we used ozone gas, lasers, biocompatible anesthetic, BPA-free filling materials and of course, techniques to do the best dentistry for his tooth and body.
A day later, the tooth stopped bothering him and patient was so happy to have saved the tooth (without doing a root canal and crown). If comparing apples to apples, our fillings cost more than "their" fillings. But that's not what needs to be compared. We saved this man's tooth by doing more conservative dentistry. The correct comparison is between our filling vs their root canal and crown. The cost difference is substantial. He paid about 25% of what he would have paid at any of the other dentists.
Before automatically saying you can't afford us, remember that it is not about comparing costs per treatment, it is about getting the best dentistry that is healthier and more predictable. And usually this type of dentistry is more cost effective in the short AND long term.
But that's not the end of the story... This patient went home and got a cleaning at his local dentist. That dentist mentioned that the filling was done well but she then, recommended a crown. 🙄 Beware of the business of dentistry.
Call us today 760-536-1199 if you are looking for this type of dentistry. Or share this to help others realize that there are many other approaches to dentistry.
😂✌🏼 #dentalhumor #flossing #quarantine #quarantinelife #covidmemes #coronavirusmeme #oralhygiene
LESSONS LEARNED FROM COVID-19
As the saying goes, we learn more from our mistakes than our successes.
Given our current situation, what mistake am I referring to?
The mistake I hope people will learn from is this:
Don’t disregard your health. But more importantly, do not forget to focus on how to improve your immune system… constantly, every day.
You already know that a lifestyle full of exercising, eating healthy, and avoiding stress is beneficial.
But now you know that boosting your immune system is equally vital to combat this Coronavirus PLUS ANY FUTURE virus and organisms that can harm the human race.
Q: How to boost your immune system?
A: Remove the TOXINS that are constantly triggering it to go haywire.
Always find the root cause and ask where those toxins are coming from? Did you eat them for lunch? Did you breathe it in while sleeping? Or have they been in your mouth this whole time?
So as you plan your To-Do list for when this lockdown ends, please do not forget to take care of your health and do not forget to see your biological dentist.
#biologicaldentistry #iaomt #iabdm #HDA #centerfornaturaldentistry #immunesystem #covid19 #coronavirus #sandiego
In general, it is not safe to go to see the dentist during a pandemic where the virus is airborne and affects one's upper respiratory tract like coronaviruses. However, if your dentist has additional equipment meant to protect all humans from such toxic aerosols, then that office may have a cleaner environment than your own household. Not to brag but in this video I have included some of my favorite pieces of equipment and why they are so valuable to me. You should ask your dentist if they too use such devices. #drmarvin #naturaldentistry #amalgamseparator #prf #iqair #iaomt #iabdm #optim1 #fotonalaser #covid19prevention #sandiegodentist #encinitasdentist #puritiiair
Gloves on ✅
Masks on ✅
Surfaces disinfected ✅
Open to get your immune system primed and ready to fight against any and all future viruses ✅✅✅ Just finished a short article about what you can do if you're bored at home during this self-quarantine period.
Click the link in the bio.
#naturaldentistry
#drmarvin
Sorry. This picture is not meant to scare you. It is to remind you that our office is and has always been focused on SAFETY.
The mask Dr. Marvin is wearing is NOT being used to protect against the coronavirus. Rather it is being used to protect him from poisonous mercury vapors whenever he removes any metals from one's mouth.
In addition, we also utilize ionizers, high speed evacuation systems, and ozone purifiers to protect our staff and patients.
While conventional dentists typically laugh at biological dentists who use these masks saying that these precautions are foolish and unnecessary, we do not and will not leave put your health in jeopardy.
For the past 11 years our office has focused on keeping the office environment as clean as possible... from our extraordinary measures used to disinfect our operatories to our environmentally-conscious means of sterilizing the instruments used in our patients' mouths.
We use what is called, Universal Precautions. This means we treat each and every person as if they have a contagious condition. It takes extra training, extra time, and of course extra money to make sure these higher standards are followed. This means we do not cut corners... never have, never will.
A lot of times we choose not to belabor you, our patient, with how we protect you, but being that people are becoming "extra aware" due to the contagious coronavirus, we believe now is as good a time as ever to let you know we strive to do what is best.
🙌🏻🎉🎈 It is our 11th Year Anniversary, and we want to celebrate it with you.
Visit our website (link in the profile above) to view our 2 amazing offers for the month of Oct. 2019 ONLY.
#thecenterfornaturaldentistry #drmarvin #encinitasdentist #naturaldentistry #biologicaldentistry #holisticdentistry #laserdentistry #sandiegodentist #anniversary
Do You Fear The Drill❓
Your fear of the dentist may NOT be the shot, or the sight of a long needle, but may rather be the HORRIFIC sounds, the JARRING vibrations, or simply the thought of having a drill in your mouth. —
The DRILL may be the number 1️⃣ reason why you hate the dentist. —
TRUTH BE TOLD, I have many patients with a long history of avoiding the dentist just because they can’t stand the high-pitched, whirling sounds of a high-speed drill. Some of those patients also dread the feeling when the drill bit bangs their enamel. Or, it may be the feeling of HELPLESSNESS when a sharp tool is invading your “personal space.”
—
Good news, however. —
Since investing in this laser last year, we have practically ELIMINATED the need for the dreaded dental drill for fillings. —
As you can see in the video, the look, sound, and feeling ARE WAY DIFFERENT. 👏
—
If you would like more information about this “drill-less” dentistry, contact us today. We are currently doing laser filling specials for a limited time. Call our office today for more information. 760-536-1199
—
#fotonalaser #laserdentistry #painfree #noneedlesneeded #restorativedentistry #dentalfillings #compositefillings #conservativedentistry #drmarvin #shots #fearofdentists #encinitasdentist #sandiegodentist #technology #dentistry #drill