Your lifestyle choices and daily habits have an impact on your oral health, which is why a holistic approach to dentistry is invaluable. The health of your teeth, gums, and bone in your mouth respond daily to the types of foods you eat, your stress levels, the medications you are taking, and many other factors that many people overlook. We use many unique techniques and methods to improve your overall health and your oral health at the same time.
Eating whole foods that are free of processed and refined materials is the first step to oral health. Processed and refined foods tax the digestive system, which in turn negatively affects every other organ in the body. When digestion is poor, the mouth becomes acidic, severely compromising oral health. Eating foods that are free of genetically modified organisms is also important to ones health and longevity. We are, literally, what we eat!
The types of foods eaten on a regular basis have a direct effect on oral health. If carbohydrates are not balanced with proteins, for example, the blood sugar will spike and plummet, over stressing the body, leading to insulin resistance and adrenal fatigue, which in turn lead to poor digestion and an acidic oral environment. We routinely provide customized nutritional guidance to our patients.
Mercury is toxic. With the advent of strong and biocompatible materials like eMax, zirconia, and Celtra Duo, there is no reason to use mercury fillings. We also safely remove amalgam fillings (which are 50% mercury) to prevent negative digestive interactions.
If infection is swallowed on a regular basis, it can disrupt the proper digestive process. Infected teeth also stress the body. One of the first courses of action cancer centers take when treating their patients is to clean up the mouth. Physicians understand that if the mouth is toxic and infected, the body cannot heal.
Essential oils are not only effective for relaxation but certain oils can be used as an oral rinse to inhibit plaque formation and improve oral health. Some essential oils have therapeutic effects that promote tissue healing. Dr. Wall and his staff use DoTerra essential oils.
Missing teeth can negatively affect your bite, and may also lead to continued bone loss. Not only does this make chewing difficult, it can lead to TMJ problems and further tooth loss, not to mention contributing to the social stigma associated with missing teeth. One of the best ways to replace missing teeth is with non-metal, zirconia implants.
At Dental Solutions, we only put materials into your mouth that are healthy. You will NOT be offered fluoride treatments, as fluoride is one of the worst toxins known to man, causing damage to the thyroid, bones and other organs in the body. Here is a descriptive video presenting the facts about fluoride.
Dr. Judson B. Wall has been helping patients to feel better for over twenty years. He is a graduate of the University of Utah and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. He has an impressive list of accomplishments and credentials, including Accreditation by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, a Fellowship with the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (July 2010), a Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry (June 2007) and an Associate Fellowship with the World Clinical Laser Institute (July 2005). he is internationally sought after as a lecturer, teaching and training about metal-free dentistry, zirconia implants, TMJ dysfunction and sleep appliance therapy.
Dr. Wall teaches dentists from around the world how to perform holistic dentistry. He hosts in-person training in his state-of-the-art facility in Bountiful, Utah. Dentists travel from far and wide to learn how to diagnose and treat patients in a manner that will have lasting beneficial systemic health effects. Details of Dr. Walls training programs can be found here: holisticdentaleducation.com. Dr. Wall is also a peer reviewer for professional publications of AGD articles.
Dr. Wall has a commitment to excellence and education that is uncommon. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, International Association of Oral and Medical Toxicology (IAOMT), Holistic Dental Association, and International Association for Orthodontics. He has received advanced training from the Institute of Advanced TMJ Studies, one of the worlds most prestigious TMJ dysfunction therapy education programs, along with Rondeau Seminars, and an ongoing host of Continuing Education courses. He is in the founders circle for the Lumix2 Cold Pulsing Laser, and is among the first dentists along the Wasatch Front to employ this technology.
Serving the community is a priority for Dr. Wall and his team. Along with educating elementary students across Davis county about dental health, Dr. Wall is a provider for the Give Kids a Smile program. While serving in the United States Air Force, Dr. Wall was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service. Other community service recognitions include Salt Lake District Award of Merit for Boy Scouts of America (2006), Chamorro District Scoutmaster of the Year (2004), completion of BSA Woodbadge training (2005), and the Silver Beaver award (2010).
In his spare time, Dr. Wall enjoys spoiling his wife of 25 years, Marisa. Dr. Wall loves teaching his four boys to do what they love and love what they do. Gardening and wakesurfing are Dr. Walls most favorite releases and connections with nature.
Dr. Montes has been guiding his patients to better health through dentistry for over 15 years. He moved to Utah in 2017 from northern Arizona where he owned and operated a health-focused dental clinic for 13 years. Dr. Montes earned a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona and then worked doing medical research for the Sarver Heart Center, studying viral diseases and heart failure and publishing several articles. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa. Since then, Dr. Montes has completed thousands of hours of continuing education. His educational interests have included the following:
Dr. Montes is most passionate about being a partner in his patients journey towards better health. When asked why he feels this way, he responds, I know that a proper, biologic approach to dentistry will have life-changing impact on the health of my patients and friends. Dr. Montes is active in the alternative health community and loves researching and sharing with others ways that they can become more healthy in an ever more unhealthy and toxic environment.
Dr. Montes has always enjoyed doing service for the community. He has taken dental students to central America to provide free dental services and he and his partners were founders of the Arizona Smile Day for the homeless. He has also always participated in Freedom Day where free and discounted services are provided for veterans and active-duty military. He and his wife Lisa have 3 sons and 3 daughters ranging in ages from 12 to 25. Being in the woods camping with his family is his favorite place to be and where he gets grounded and finds peace. His secret pleasure is cooking and he loves to find finding new healthy recipes and then playing with them to make them even better.