In medicine, there are all kinds of doctors who specialize in treating just one part of the body podiatrists for feet, ophthalmologists for eyes, dermatologists for skin, and so on. Yet mouth specialists dentists are the exception to the rule. And thats pretty weird.Part of the reason for that is the historical fact that dentistry was once treated as a skilled trade, done by barber-surgeons who focused mainly on solving mechanical problems: extracting teeth, fixing those that were broken or decayed, and so on. It evolved as a separate profession, as 19th century attempts to bring the two fields together failed.
And even though dentistry has evolved a lot, much of its focus remains simply on fixing problems, without seeing the mouth in relation to the rest of the body its a part of. Yet as the great German medical doctor and researcher Dr. Reinhold Voll taught, up to 90% of all systemic health problems have an oral component.
The good news is that conventional dentistry seems to be catching up with this fact, mostly with respect to the links that science has uncovered between periodontal (gum) disease and other inflammatory conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney disease, cognitive decline, and some cancers.
But the mouth/body relationship is much more expansive than that, as holistic and biological dentists have understood for some time now. We know that the mouth is a mirror of the body and that what happens in the mouth doesnt necessarily stay in the mouth.
This is why, for instance, we use only biocompatible materials when we need to restore or replace teeth. The common silver fillings are actually about 50% mercury, a potent neurotoxin. It doesnt stay locked in the amalgam. Small amounts are off-gassed and inhaled with every bite and swallow. From the lungs, its a short trip to the brain, kidneys, and other issues where it tends to accumulate, contributing to a wide array of health problems.
Instead, we use BPA-free tooth-colored composite resins and ceramic/porcelain. If theres ever a question about whether a patient might be reactive to certain materials, we order compatibility testing. And when you need or choose to have old amalgams removed, we follow the IAOMTs stringent SMART protocol to protect you, ourselves, and our environment from mercury pollution.
As a biological office, we also favor effective natural therapies such as ozone and nutritional interventions. Our focus is on prevention first, helping you support and sustain your whole body health and well-being through optimal oral health. When problems arise, we strive to identify and treat root causes rather than simply easing symptoms. When a tooth needs repair, we favor minimally invasive procedures that help you keep as much natural, healthy tooth structure as possible.We even go a step further than many other holistic and biological practices with our awareness of the impact your airway in particular can have on your oral and overall health alike. When an airway is too small a result of underdeveloped jaws, often due to poor nutrition, among other factors teeth come in crowded and crooked. More crucially, the body doesnt get all the oxygen it needs to truly thrive. It was long thought that there was nothing you could do about this in adulthood other than try to mitigate the damage with various oral appliances and CPAP during sleep. But with the Vivos appliances we have available today, we can actually widen airways gently and effectively in adults and children alike, laying a foundation for better oral and systemic health.
These are just some of the ways in which biological dentistry and support your total health and some of the topics well surely be returning to from time to time on this blog, as we want you to learn as much as you can about the mouth/body relationship. After all, the more you know, the more you can make truly informed decisions about your care and create the healthy, vibrant future you desire.
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a year ago
Dr. Saffarpour and Dr. Parsa are a formidable team - each highly skilled and knowledgeable, with a compassionate and warm bedside manner. I feel so lucky to have found these qualities in dentists who also practice biological dentistry. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this practice to family and friends!
Mathias Siegel
2 years ago
Great dental practice - professional, detail oriented, very friendly. Feel well taken care of at New Earth Dental.
Angelina Tabar
2 years ago
Friendly faces, professional atmosphere and incredible service
Joe
2 years ago
Dr. Saffarpour and her team are nothing short of phenomenal. She is one of the few IAOMT SMART certified dentists in the Bay Area which is how I found New Earth Dental as I was looking to get some amalgams safely removed. Add to the fact that I hadn't been to a dentist in over five years I wanted to make sure I could find a highly qualified practice that I could settle in and call "home". A quick look at their website and seeing the emphasis on biomimetic dentistry sealed the deal for me considering my own recent shifts in diet/lifestyle towards a more holistic approach in the pursuit of optimizing my health. Simply put New Earth Dental seemed to perfectly align with my values. There really isn't much else to say that hasn't already been addressed by countless others but I can tell you they are all absolutely true when they say Dr. Saffarpour has excellent bedside manner and is highly compassionate, patient, and caring - it's actually quite a stark contrast to all my experiences with previous dentists. All of this combined with the fact that she is a master at her craft makes for quite a comfortable experience knowing you're in the best of hands. Making appointments and checking out is such a smooth process thanks to Brenda who is super welcoming and helpful. I also appreciate the cozy atmosphere with great choice of the ambient music. New Earth Dental really has it all covered from A-Z and sets a truly high standard. *A bit of additional info to put things into context: my drive takes me roughly two hours round trip as I live in the East Bay so it's definitely not a quick drive by any means - I say this to illustrate the point that while most people are fine with choosing a dentist based on proximity for convenience I will happily go out of my way every time for my visits to New Earth Dental.*
Patricia Anderson
2 years ago
Dr Saffarpour did an excellent job removing my amalgam fillings and replacing them with composites. She uses state-of-the art techniques to remove amalgams safely. Her anesthesia injection technique was the best I've ever experienced. No pain on injection and a gradual return to feeling after the procedure. The new fillings fit perfectly and my bite feels natural. Her office is so relaxing (complete with rates massage chair) that I fell asleep during the procedure! Five stars! Thank you Dr Saffarpour and friendly staff!
Anna Lance
2 years ago
The staff was friendly and great. Highly recommend!
Shelley H. Lane
2 years ago
Wonderful staff, great care by Dr Mamak, beautiful new office.
anet engel
2 years ago
I always feel super well looked after, am totally confident that Dr Saffarpur is very careful and uses only the best and safest material and equipment! Thank you all so much! Anet
Kevin Miles
2 years ago
Good work, very efficient
Julia Topping
2 years ago
Dr. Mamak Saffarpour DDS at New Earth Dental is the kindest and most skilled dentist I have had the pleasure of being a patient of. Her staff is equally enjoyable to deal with. After three pregnancies/births and delayed dental visits due to helping my mother with her health issues at the time, my teeth surprisingly needed a lot of work. I visited two other biological dentists in the area that made me feel bad about the condition of my teeth. Like I had purposefully neglected my teeth. One was also not willing to approach treatment in a way that would allow me to space out treatment enough to make payment more manageable. It was her way or the highway. From the beginning, Dr. Saffarpour was extremely kind. She addressed my needs without making me feel bad. She also prepared a very reasonable treatment plan that would allow me to properly space treatment. My first tooth that needed work had been suspect of needing a root canal. Dr. Saffarpour did not just jump to that end result though. She took the extra time to go slow and really inspect the tooth during treatment. In the end, she was able to avoid a root canal and has saved my tooth. This will be better for my body but will also save me a great deal of money too. It took me a long time to find a skilled and kind dentist that puts the best possible outcome first and foremost in the treatment of my dental health. I will be recommending her to all of my friends and family.
Molly Mahoney
2 years ago
My family has been receiving excellent dental care from Drs. Halliday since their first office opened 20+ years ago!!
Ruth W
2 years ago
11/2/21 Safe removal of Amalgam filling went well. Dr. Saffarpour and her team did a very good job throughout the procedure. They were careful, and attentive. Very happy so far! 9/15/21 First time visit ever, and I am impressed by the atmosphere of the office space, calm and clean. Brenda, the office manager, has been so helpful since first I contacted the clinic. She was super efficient in getting all the information lined up for me to make my decisions. Dr. Saffarpour was kind and welcoming. She had such a great attention to detail, and was so helpful and eager to answer my questions. A very pleasant visit overall!
Parizad Bharucha
2 years ago
Dr. Saffarpour is a holistic dentist who is very skilled in her work. We have been seeing her for the last seven years and are extremely happy and satisfied with the care provided by her and her staff. She has a great bedside manner and always patiently answers all the questions we have. I would recommend her to anyone looking for holistic dentist care in the Bay Area.
Jeff Strouse
2 years ago
Great experience, always professional.
Sean Sousa
2 years ago
Best teeth cleaning of my life.
LL CoolD
2 years ago
Dr. Mamak is extremely knowledgeable and professional, more so than any dentist I've seen to date. I wanted a holistic dentist and she's definitely trained and qualified in that respect. I plan to change my dental insurance so she will be covered under my plan next year. Highly recommended!
W.S. Nichols
2 years ago
I've experienced a lot of dentists in my life and Dr saffarpour is by far the best one. She is caring, considerate, and very knowledgeable. A true professional.
Darren
2 years ago
Having been customers seemingly forever it is always a pleasure to keep going back - warm and inviting service, well informed options and quality work.
Lan Bullock
2 years ago
My daughter and I have been going there over 10 years. Great service with clean environment setting makes each visit very pleasant!
Atoor Ebrahimi
2 years ago
To be honest, Dr Mamak is the one of the best dentist ever I've seen.
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