Taking care of your mouth has become a more manageable task thanks to biomimetic dentistry. This method focuses on the promotion of tooth-conserving dentistry and aims to extend the lifespan of natural teeth. Biomimetic methods help dentists learn how to properly detect and remove caries and practice the conservative restoration of the tooth structure to…
Biomimetic Dentistry
Biomimetic Dentistry: A Conservative Approach to Preserving Teeth
Categories: Biomimetic Dentistry, Blog
These days, people are leaning more and more towards a natural and healthy lifestyle, a belief which has also extended into the way we care for our teeth. In recent years, biomimetic dentistry has been used to conserve teeth and help keep them strong. In this way, the need for teeth to be crowned or…
Biomimetic Dentistry & The Tooth Death Spiral
Categories: Biomimetic Dentistry, Blog
Caring for teeth the old-fashioned way does as much harm as it does good. Fixing one problem contributes to another. Dentists who practice biomimetic dentistry call this “the tooth death spiral”. The word death here is an ode to what indeed happens: the tooth dies. Thankfully, over time, dentistry has evolved as new technologies have…
Why Choose a Biomimetic Dentist For Your Care?
Categories: Biomimetic Dentistry, Blog
I am proud to be one of the leading “Tooth-Conserving†dental offices in Knoxville. This means I am a biomimetic dentist; a certified member of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry. I follow a biomimetic approach to dentistry which by definition means to mimic nature. The best way to do this is by preserving as much…
Researcher Developing Revolutionary Gel That Can Regrow Tooth Enamel
Categories: Biomimetic Dentistry, Blog
Cavities are the main source of oral pain, affecting roughly about 35% of the world’s population. Traditionally, the methods used to treat cavities and tooth enamel erosion involve even more pain, a lot of money — and drills. But that could all change thanks to a professor at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Janet…
A Bad Dental Filling May Do More Harm Than Good
Fillings are typically used by Dr. Erpenbach to repair chips or small cavities. They are often made from decay-resistant materials like porcelain, composite resin, and, on occasion, amalgam. However, as time goes by, the pervasive bacteria in your mouth can slowly start to weaken the bond between the filling and the surrounding tooth enamel. This…
Ozone Antiseptic Shows Promise for Treating Gum Disease
Categories: Biomimetic Dentistry, Blog
Ozone Therapy has been used here at the Knoxville Dentist office of J.D. Erpenbach DDS for many years to treat tooth decay and gum disease. Now, scientists are taking the treatment one step further, developing an ozone antiseptic agent called “ozone nano-bubble water†to treat severe gum infections. The Use of Ozonated Water In one ozone therapy study,…
Reversing Damaged Tissue From Gum Disease
Categories: Biomimetic Dentistry, Blog
Anyone with advanced gum disease knows how much the condition can ravage the mouth. Gum disease literally destroys connective and periodontal tissues, causing tooth pain and tooth loss. The bacteria involved with gum disease are also associated with other health problems such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and stroke. Common Treatment for Advanced Gum Disease…
Are Diamonds a Tooth’s Best Friend?
Categories: Biomimetic Dentistry, Blog
From Gold “grills” to 24-karat gold plated dental retainers — it’s clear some people like a little bling in their mouths. But would you ever consider diamonds in your root canal? A report from the American Chemistry Social journal Nano shows that nanodiamonds — which are literally microscopic diamond chips — have the potential to…
Smile Necessities And Possibilities
Between restorative and cosmetic dentistry, we are able to create remarkable smiles for patients that beautify as well as satisfy. We are happy about the changes for good we see in a person’s life. Let’s Talk We’re able to meet and discuss what is necessary, what is desired and what is possible for your smile…
