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At Santiago Dental Associates, we prioritize your dental health with a proactive approach. Our team, led by Dr. Paola Rodriguez, offers a range of comprehensive dental services that are tailored to your individual needs.
Biologics play a significant role in our practice. We harness the power of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) in both solid and liquid forms to expedite healing and reduce pain during extractions. Additionally, PRF is used as an adjunct to deep cleanings, effectively decreasing pocket depths and promoting optimal gum health. Furthermore, PRF is incorporated into our facial esthetics procedures, providing natural-looking results.
In addition to PRF, we offer the innovative vVardis Biomimetic system for Guided Enamel Remineralization of early caries. This biomimetic, brush-on system is designed to target “watch areas” where early signs of tooth decay are detected. With its easy and fast application, non-staining formula, and minimally invasive approach, vVardis is suitable for all surfaces and patients. Best of all, it requires just one-time application, making it a convenient and effective solution.
Dr. Paola Rodriguez’s dental practice is mercury-safe, meaning that she takes precautions to minimize any potential risks associated with the use of dental amalgam that contains mercury. There is a growing concern about the health effects of mercury exposure, and some studies suggest that dental amalgam may contribute to mercury exposure in the body.
While the available evidence does not show that exposure to mercury from dental amalgam will lead to adverse health effects in the general population, certain high-risk groups may be more susceptible to potential adverse effects generally associated with mercury. As a result, the FDA has issued updated recommendations on dental amalgam and potential risks to certain high-risk individuals that may be associated with mercury-containing fillings used to restore the missing.
Dr. Rodriguez, a S.A.F.E. certified provider from the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, approaches dentistry using alternative materials to dental amalgam, such as tooth-colored fillings made of composite resin. This approach has several benefits, including reducing the risk of mercury exposure and providing a more aesthetic result. Dr. Rodriguez’s special training allows her to safely remove and limit the exposure to amalgams during removal.
In summary, Dr. Paola Rodriguez’s mercury-safe practice takes into consideration the potential dangers of mercury exposure and offers alternative materials to dental amalgam. This approach provides benefits such as minimizing the risk of mercury exposure and providing a more aesthetic result.
