BioDentistry

Central California coast patients often look for cosmetic, natural-looking dental materials that match their health goals. Biological dentistry avoids mercury amalgam fillings and instead uses tooth-colored composite or ceramic restorations.

SMART-Certified Mercury Removal

In cases where patients want old amalgam fillings removed, Mountain and Sea Dental follows the IAOMT Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART).
This reduces mercury vapor exposure during removal, a priority for health-conscious Santa Barbara residents.

Common services:

• Tooth-colored fillings

• Ceramic inlays/onlays

• SMART amalgam removal

With a high success rate and a warm, welcoming environment, choosing us means opting for quality, comfort, and the best possible care.

Santa Barbara patients often prioritize products and materials that are gentle on the body. Biological dentistry uses materials that reduce the risk of inflammation or allergic reactions.

Popular biocompatible options:

• BPA-free composite fillings

• Zirconia crowns and implants

• Ceramic restorations

• Metal-free bonding and cements

For patients with sensitivities or autoimmune concerns, this can significantly improve comfort and long-term oral health.

Ozone therapy is widely used in biological dentistry for its antimicrobial and healing properties.

Key ozone benefits:

• Stops early tooth decay without drilling

• Reduces bacteria in gum disease

• Disinfects root canals

• Improves post-treatment healing

• Helps treat sensitivity and infections

Patients in Santa Barbara who prefer natural or minimally invasive treatments often find ozone therapy particularly appealing.

Given Santa Barbara’s active, outdoors-focused community, proper breathing and airway health are major components of long-term wellness.

Airway dentistry services may include:

• Sleep apnea and snoring evaluations

• Oral appliances to improve nighttime breathing

• Jaw development guidance (children and adults)

• Myofunctional therapy coordination

Improving airway health can support better sleep, more energy, improved posture, and enhanced athletic or outdoor performance.

The connection between gum disease and systemic health is well established. Biological periodontal care focuses on treating inflammation at its root.

Treatments may include:

• Ozone therapy for gum infections

• Laser-assisted periodontal therapy

• Natural antimicrobial rinses

• Lifestyle-based inflammation reduction

• Gentle, minimally invasive periodontal cleanings

Santa Barbara patients who value wellness and disease prevention often choose holistic periodontal care as part of their long-term health plan.

Root canal infections are a major topic within biodentistry. Some patients seek therapies that go beyond traditional endodontics, focusing on deeper sterilization or strategic extraction when appropriate.

Options may include:

• Ozone disinfection inside root canals

• Laser-assisted sterilization

• CBCT 3D imaging to detect hidden infection

• Ceramic implant replacements when extraction is preferable

Each case is evaluated individually, in collaboration with patient goals and systemic health needs.

Santa Barbara’s health-oriented culture places strong emphasis on nutrition — and biological dentistry aligns with that.

Common wellness recommendations:

• Diets that reduce inflammation

• Mineral-rich foods that support remineralization

• Guidance to improve saliva quality

• Lifestyle changes to reduce tooth decay risk

• Support for patients with autoimmune or chronic illness

The goal is long-term oral wellness supported by better systemic health.

Options may include:

• Ozone disinfection inside root canals

• Laser-assisted sterilization

• CBCT 3D imaging to detect hidden infection

• Ceramic implant replacements when extraction is preferable

Each case is evaluated individually, in collaboration with patient goals and systemic health needs.