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You Can Have BPA-Free Dental Fillings in Virginia Biological Dentistry

There are so many potential health hazards in our modern environment. Glen Allen, Virginia, biological dentist Dr. Oliva Hart believes you shouldn’t have to worry about toxicity from your teeth! In keeping with her commitment to providing the safest oral care possible, she places BPA-free dental fillings that look beautifully natural.

Video Transcript

I was growing up in the 80s in Ukraine and we didn’t have much, but we had great family values. One of those values was work-life balance. We had time for conversation and that’s how I practice my dentistry. I sit down and have the conversation with the patients. I spent lots of time with them. The other part of our value was healthy lifestyle. And healthy lifestyle meant healthy food. We would go to the market and we would pick up the vegetables, grow naturally, walk outside. We would have regular physical activity. That’s what I wanted to do through the life. I wanted to help people to have that balance, to have that health and happiness in the life. In Virginia Biological Dentistry, we recognize oral health being an indicator of overall health. And it’s not just about changing the smile or fixing the tooth. It’s about improving the quality of life, improving the longevity of life. We are also very open-minded. Patients know their body the best. We always listen. We love our patients and we love what we do.

WHAT ARE BPAS?

BPA is an acronym for bisphenol A. This family of building-block chemical compounds makes epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics strong and durable. Many of these materials are used in food and beverage packaging, hygiene products, and toiletries.

The chemical shape of BPA mimics the structure of the hormone estrogen. When BPA enters the human body, this trait allows it to bind to estrogen receptors, imitating that hormone’s function.

Because the body is very sensitive to hormonal fluctuations, BPA can influence:

Fetal development
Growth
Reproduction
Cellular repair
Energy levels

It may also interact with other hormone receptors (such as the thyroid), affecting their functioning.

WHAT IS A CAVITY?

A hard, shiny layer of enamel covers the portion of a tooth that extends beyond the gum line, protecting the dentin and pulp within. There is a common misperception that sugar causes cavities, but acid attacks cause these holes in teeth. The acid comes from excretions of oral bacteria that thrive on sugars and starches left behind by your meals.

Cavities start as microscopic pits. When properly detected at this stage, homeopathic treatment can often heal them.
Otherwise, bacteria work their way deeper, continuing to erode tooth structure.
Eventually, untreated decay reaches nerves and blood supply at the tooth’s center. This can cause a painful abscess and require extraction.
Gum recession exposes roots that do not have the protection of enamel, contributing to decay at the gum line.
A broken tooth is prone to decay as well.

Your best defense against cavities is a consistent daily brushing and flossing program and regular professional cleanings and examinations. Yet, cavities can still occur, requiring tooth fillings.

CONCERNED PARENTS IN GLEN ALLEN AND RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, CHOOSE BPA FREE DENTAL FILLINGS

Today, most dental patients opt for composite resin fillings as a healthy and aesthetic alternative to mercury-laden, silver-colored amalgam. Are composite fillings toxic, though? Some tooth-colored fillings contain potentially harmful amounts of BPAs. Dr. Hart places only non-toxic dental fillings. This BPA-Free composite is a healthy choice for adult patients and vitally important for children who are most susceptible to BPA risk.

Composite filling materials used at Virginia Biological Dentistry are strong and durable, suitable even for molars subject to a great deal of bite force. This conservative technique preserves more natural tooth structure than amalgam fillings since the restoration is bonded into place. Composites blend with natural dentition, resist staining, and are non-reactive since the compound contains no metal. They are easy to care for, too—just brush and floss normally.

Dr. Hart also offers other nontoxic dental filling alternatives, such as conservative same-day ceramic inlays, onlays and overlays, and porcelain and zirconia crowns.

To find out more, make an appointment with the Virginia Biological Dentistry team!

Contact Dr. Olivia Hart of Virginia Biological Dentistry to ensure your smile gets BPA-free dental fillings. Click here to make an appointment now, call (804) 381-6238, or email info@transfer.virginiabiologicaldentistry.com to learn more.