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How to Find a Trustworthy and Qualified Holistic Dentist

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How to Find a Holistic Dentist in Clearwater FL Area

At Natural and Cosmetic Dentistry of Clearwater, Florida, patients can work with Dr. Beata A. Carlson and associates to obtain the appropriate and safe care to improve their oral health and wellness. Our holistic dental practice is here to provide treatments that meet and exceed patient expectations. But how do you find a holistic dentist? What is the best way of finding out more about holistic dental services in your community? Dr. Beata A. Carlson and associates are natural dental providers who can educate patients on the advantages of using a holistic dentist and how to find one that meets … Continue reading

Understanding holistic dentistry and the advantages of working with a holistic dental provider

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Learn More About Holistic Dentistry in Clearwater Explains

Holistic dentistry is a field of dentistry that seeks to treat the whole person, not just their teeth. It considers all aspects of a person’s health, including physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This approach can be helpful for people who have dental problems as well as other health issues. Dr. Beata A. Carlson and her associates at Natural and Cosmetic Dentistry of Clearwater, Florida, are available to help educate patients on the field of holistic dentistry and how it is crucial to our patients and ourselves! What is the primary goal of holistic dental care? One of the main goals … Continue reading

Why are Silver Mercury Fillings Dangerous?

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Why Mercury Fillings Are Dangerous in Clearwater FL Area

In the past, and even in many practices today, dentists have used mercury fillings to fill cavities. At the same time, this material is formulated with approximately 50% mercury—a heavy metal that is toxic to the brain, kidneys, heart, and immune system. Many patients are unaware of why silver mercury fillings are dangerous. Dr. Beata A. Carlson and Associates of Natural and Cosmetic Dentistry in Clearwater, Florida, educates her patients on how dangerous silver mercury fillings can be and help them determine if removal and replacement are suitable for their smiles. How dangerous are silver-mercury fillings? That’s a question many … Continue reading

The Many Benefits You Could Experience by Choosing Laser Gum Treatment

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Laser Gum Treatment Near Me Clearwater FL Area

As modern dental technology advances, the use of lasers in treatment continues to expand. Lasers are beneficial when working with soft tissues, and this is why they are used regularly in the treatment of gums. Patients in the Clearwater, Florida area have seen great results with laser gum treatment performed by Dr. Beata A. Carlson and Associates at Natural & Cosmetic Dentistry; they are skilled in addressing dental health. Laser gum treatment has become a highly used treatment due to its gentle nature. No stitches or downtime is necessary, making it an easy choice for patients seeking gum treatment. Laser … Continue reading

Understanding the Basics of Plaque and How You Can Fight It with Easy to Follow Steps

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What Is Plaque and How to Prevent in Clearwater Area

When you take a moment to think about the main culprits behind the development of cavities or gum disease, you probably think about your diet first. Since you were a little kid, your parents would tell you to avoid sugary foods and drinks or get cavities. While our food certainly does play a role in the health of our teeth, there are other components to it as well. One of the main attackers of your oral health is a sticky film called plaque. Dr. Beata. A. Carlson & Associates at Natural & Cosmetic Dentistry in Clearwater, Florida, helps patients understand … Continue reading

Cosmetic dentures restore your smile in Clearwater, FL

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Restore your Smile with Natural-looking Dentures There’s a reason why many people in Clearwater, Florida, turn to Natural & Cosmetic Dentistry for dental care. When you are missing any teeth in the smile, it can be challenging to eat or speak and feel great about yourself—and your smile! At our clinic, we understand how crucial having proper oral hygiene is, and with our compassionate and skilled team, we work hard so you can have an attractive set of dentures. Patient Actual Results Before After What types of dentures are available with Dr. Beata A. Carlson? With so many modern advances … Continue reading

Trust our healthy and safe approach to extractions and treating or avoiding cavitation with PRF.

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Extractions With Cavitation and PRF in Clearwater FL Area

True to our name, Natural and Cosmetic Dentistry uses safe and gentle techniques and technologies to unlock the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) represents one of the many ways we support our patients in Clearwater, Florida, on their oral health journey following dental extractions or if they develop cavitation. Cavitation explained Patients may be familiar with the term “cavity.” Dental cavities are holes in the teeth caused by the progressive process of tooth decay. In contrast, a “cavitation” refers to a hole in the jawbone. A cavity may be visible as a dark spot or … Continue reading

Resolve gum disease, comfortably and precisely, with laser-assisted periodontal therapy

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that close to one in every two American adults, aged 30 and older, have some form of gum disease (periodontal disease). Fortunately, Beata A. Carlson, DDS, and Associates at Natural and Cosmetic Dentistry have a precision, safe, and well-tolerated way to promote healthy healing and reattachment of the gums in Clearwater, Florida. We use the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) to resolve moderate to severe gum disease non-invasively. LANAP was first introduced in the 1990s as an alternative to invasive surgeries for periodontal therapy. Generally, the more invasive the process, … Continue reading

How we minimize the risk of mercury exposure during the removal of “silver” amalgam fillings

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Safe Silver Mercury Fillings Removal in Clearwater FL Area

The colloquially known as “silver” fillings contain very little silver. They are an “amalgam” or combination of different metals. Primarily, though, they are made from a known toxin: mercury. Since these fillings are 50% mercury by weight, you must team up with a dental practice that is not only “mercury-free” but is also “mercury-safe.” That is an important distinction; mercury-free practices do not place amalgam fillings, while mercury-safe practices also know how to remove fillings that contain mercury appropriately. As a mercury-free and mercury-safe dental office, Natural and Cosmetic Dentistry in Clearwater, Florida, has invested in the training, equipment, and … Continue reading

Clearwater dentist offers NightLase® treatment for snoring and sleep apnea.

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Nightlase Snoring Treatment in Clearwater Area

Not sleeping well can be a severe problem. Adults who do not sleep well often chalk it to stress, children, too much caffeine, or many other factors. Many adults are silently suffering from sleep apnea. In Clearwater, Florida, Dr. Beata A. Carlson and Associates of Natural and Cosmetic Dentistry has helped countless patients diagnose and treat snoring and sleep apnea. Now, with the new NightLase® laser treatment, she can help patients treat sleep apnea without using a mouthpiece or medical device. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea occurs when a person stops breathing while sleeping. These episodes can last for … Continue reading

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