Ceramic zirconia implants
Metal-free tooth replacement that integrates with bone and stays inert in the body for life.
- Zero metal, zero corrosion
- Single-piece and two-piece options
- CBCT-planned placement
- Swiss BioHealth Protocol
Biological & Holistic Dentistry in St. Petersburg, Florida
Holistic dentistry for
Holistic dentistry for
whole body wellness.
For 20+ years, Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD has practiced biological dentistry in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, treating the mouth as part of the whole body. We offer same-day zirconia implants, SMART mercury removal, cavitation surgery, and holistic cleanings, all in one beautiful office on Mirror Lake, where complex treatment feels calm and comfortable.
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Biological & holistic dentistry
Healing powers of biological dentistry.
Your mouth connects to the rest of your body through the bloodstream, the airway, and the immune system. Heavy metals, failed root canals, and silent jawbone infections drive inflammation that conventional exams miss. At Natural Smiles, Dr. Litano finds and treats the root causes with IAOMT SMART mercury removal, zirconia ceramic implants, ozone therapy, and biocompatible materials.
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Safe mercury removal
Our IAOMT-certified SMART protocol removes amalgam fillings without exposing you to vapor or particulate.
- IAOMT SMART certified
- HEPA + activated carbon capture
- Nitrile dam isolation
- Oxygen support during procedure
Root canal alternatives
When a root canal isn’t the right answer, we offer biological extraction with biocompatible replacement.
- Holistic tooth extraction
- LPRF bone graft healing
- Ceramic implant replacement
- Ozone-treated socket
Cavitation surgery
Diagnose and treat the hidden jawbone infections (FDOJ) that conventional dentistry rarely catches.
- CBCT 3D imaging diagnosis
- Fatty Degenerative Osteonecrosis
- Surgical debridement
- Ozone + LPRF healing
Ozone therapy
Eliminate bacteria, viruses, and fungi the body’s own way. No antibiotics, no harsh chemistry.
- Procedural disinfection
- Periodontal pocket therapy
- Root canal alternative support
- Faster post-op healing
Same-day zirconia crowns
Our in-office CAD/CAM lab produces metal-free crowns in about three hours. No second visit.
- Same-day fit and seat
- Zirconia, no metal margin
- Digital impressions, no goop
- One appointment
Biocompatible fillings
BPA-free ceramic composites bonded with materials your body accepts. No metal, no mercury, no fluoride.
- BPA-free ceramic composite
- Color-matched to your enamel
- Patient-specific compatibility
- Long-term durability
Holistic pediatric care
Gentle, fluoride-free dentistry for kids that supports a lifetime of healthy choices.
- Fluoride-free preventive care
- Mercury-free sealants
- Low-radiation digital imaging
- Patient-led, never forced
IV therapy & PEMF
Functional medicine support that works alongside surgery and detox to rebuild circulation and immune resilience.
- IV vitamin C and glutathione
- PEMF circulation therapy
- Pre and post-op support
- Whole-body inflammation protocols
Endorsements & Training
Endorsed by Dr. Mercola, trained in Switzerland.
Dr. Joseph Mercola, an osteopathic physician with three decades in natural medicine, is a patient at Natural Smiles and recorded his endorsement. Dr. Litano also trained directly with Dr. Ulrich Volz, who developed the first FDA-cleared ceramic implant.
Patient endorsement
“I couldn’t recommend Dr. Litano any more highly.”
Dr. Joseph Mercola, an osteopathic physician with three decades in natural medicine and founder of the #1 natural health site online, is a patient at Natural Smiles of Tampa. He recorded a short message on what brought him here.
Dr. Joseph Mercola
Osteopathic Physician
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Training in Switzerland
“We have combined dentistry with medicine in a unique way.”
Dr. Ulrich Volz founded Swiss BioHealth and developed the first FDA-cleared ceramic dental implant. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD is one of a small number of U.S. dentists trained personally by him, and the only one practicing in the Tampa Bay area.
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Inside the practice
“After twenty years of biological practice, I built Natural Smiles on Mirror Lake.”
We have five private operatories, a CBCT scanner, an in-house CAD/CAM lab, a dedicated SMART mercury isolation room, and an apartment above the clinic where our traveling patients stay. Take the two-minute walk-through with us.
Dr. Carlo Litano
Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry
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Meet Your Biological Dentist
Trained by the pioneer of ceramic implants.
Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD has practiced biological dentistry for more than 20 years. He studied directly under Dr. Ulrich Volz at Swiss BioHealth in Kreuzlingen, the surgeon who developed the first FDA-cleared ceramic implant, and he is the only dentist in the Tampa Bay area trained in the Swiss BioHealth protocol.
- DMD
- IAOMT SMART certified
- SDS Swiss BioHealth Protocol
- Holistic Dental Association board of directors
- International Academy of Ceramic Implantology
Inside our St. Petersburg office
Virtual tour of our practice in downtown St. Petersburg.
Every piece of equipment Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD needs to plan, diagnose, and complete biological cases sits in one office on Mirror Lake. CBCT scanner, Primescan, CAD/CAM mill, ozone generator, SMART mercury isolation, and the in-house lab that makes same-day zirconia implants possible.
Operatory
Five private rooms with HEPA-filtered air and natural Mirror Lake light overhead.
- HEPA-filtered air per room
- Natural light, no fluorescent buzz
- Nitrile dam isolation
- No off-gassing materials
CBCT 3D scanner
Three-dimensional bone and soft-tissue imaging that flat 2D x-rays walk past.
- Low-dose volumetric capture
- Reads bone density in 3D
- Surfaces hidden cavitations
- Maps old root canal sites
In-house CAD/CAM lab
Primescan digital scanning and a Sirona MC X5 mill turn out same-visit zirconia restorations.
- Primescan digital impressions
- Sirona MC X5 mill on-site
- Zirconia in about three hours
- No goopy putty trays
SMART mercury isolation
The IAOMT-certified protocol Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD uses for every amalgam removal.
- HEPA + activated carbon
- Nitrile dam isolation
- Supplemental oxygen
- Full provider-side PPE
Ozone therapy station
Medical-grade ozone disinfects surgical sites and periodontal pockets without antibiotics.
- Cavitation surgery disinfection
- Periodontal pocket flushing
- Implant site preparation
- Antibiotic-free protocol
132 Mirror Lake Dr.
Walkable downtown St. Petersburg with a private apartment one floor above the clinic.
- Mirror Lake Park across the street
- Private upstairs apartment
- Walkable to lodging and food
- Two blocks from the marina
Dental Tourism in St. Petersburg
Travel to Tampa Bay for biological dentistry.
Fly into Tampa International, settle into our private apartment one floor above the operatory, and complete complex biological work without an extra plane ride. Patients travel from across the U.S. and around the world for biological dentistry, then recover walking distance from Mirror Lake Park, downtown St. Petersburg dining, and the marina.
Travel dentistry
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700+ Verified 5-star Reviews
A top-rated biological dentist in St. Petersburg, FL.
Patients drive from Sarasota, fly from Chicago, and come back twice a month from Oldsmar because they couldn't find the same standard of biological care anywhere else. 700+ verified 5-star reviews on Google and Birdeye covering cavitation surgery, SMART mercury removal, zirconia implants, and pediatric holistic care.
- ★★★★★Google
"Found Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD through a functional medicine forum. Came in from Orlando for a single zirconia implant and walked out with a full plan for the rest of my mouth."
Thomas B. Orlando, FL - ★★★★★Google
"I flew in from Chicago for my cavitation surgery. Staying in the apartment above the clinic made the whole experience effortless. I left feeling better than I had in years."
Sarah M. Chicago, IL - ★★★★★Birdeye
"Took both kids here after years of fighting about fluoride at our old office. Nobody lectured us, everything was explained, and my daughter actually asks when the next visit is."
Megan T. St. Petersburg, FL - ★★★★★Birdeye
"We make the drive from Sarasota for our cleanings. Hard to find another biological dentist on the west coast who actually understands what holistic means."
Patricia H. Sarasota, FL - ★★★★★Google
"Drove down from Oldsmar twice a month while we got my mouth sorted out. Worth every trip across the Skyway. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD is a craftsman."
Jennifer K. Oldsmar, FL - ★★★★★Google
"Dr. Litano walked me through every step before he touched a tooth. Mercury came out clean, zirconia went in, and I haven't had a migraine since."
David R. Atlanta, GA
Biological Dentistry FAQ
Questions about biological dentistry in St. Petersburg.
The questions patients ask most before a first visit, on mercury removal, ceramic implants, and root canal alternatives, and traveling to St. Petersburg for care.
A biological dentist treats your mouth as part of your whole body. Alongside standard dental care, you get biocompatible, metal-free materials, amalgam removal under the IAOMT SMART protocol, and screening for hidden problems like jawbone cavitations that conventional exams skip. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD has practiced whole-body dentistry for more than 20 years.
Silver amalgam fillings are roughly 50% mercury and release vapor as you chew. Our IAOMT-certified SMART protocol isolates the tooth with a dam, captures particulate with HEPA suction and activated carbon, and supplies supplemental oxygen, so neither you nor the team is exposed during removal. Learn how SMART works.
Zirconia is metal-free and biocompatible, so it does not corrode or set up the galvanic reactions some patients have with titanium. Our in-house CAD/CAM lab places zirconia the same day in many cases. See zirconia implants.
When a tooth cannot be saved, we offer biological extraction with ozone disinfection and LPRF bone-graft healing, followed by a zirconia implant to restore the tooth. Explore root canal alternatives.
Yes. Patients travel to us from across the U.S. and around the world. A private apartment one floor above the clinic lets you complete complex treatment and recover without booking a separate trip. Plan a visit.
Dr. Litano trained directly under Dr. Ulrich Volz at Swiss BioHealth in Switzerland, every biological case is planned and finished in one office with an on-site CAD/CAM lab, and the practice is endorsed by Dr. Joseph Mercola. Meet Dr. Litano.
A cavitation is a pocket of dead or infected bone left at an old extraction or root canal site, often invisible on standard X-rays. Dr. Litano locates them with 3D CBCT imaging and treats them with surgical cleanout, ozone, and LPRF healing. About cavitation surgery.
Yes. We place biocompatible, metal-free restorations and offer fluoride-free preventive care for adults and children. Materials are matched to each patient, with biocompatibility testing available. Metal-free dentistry.
Medical-grade ozone disinfects surgical sites, periodontal pockets, and implant sites without antibiotics. We use it during cavitation surgery, mercury removal, and gum therapy to support faster healing. About ozone therapy.
Yes. Our in-office CAD/CAM lab scans, designs, and mills metal-free zirconia crowns in about three hours, so most patients seat a permanent crown the same day with no second appointment and no putty impressions. Same-day crowns.
Costs depend on your treatment plan, and we provide a written estimate before any work begins. Our team walks you through payment and insurance reimbursement options at your consultation. Ask about your case.
New patients start with a consultation and a low-radiation 3D scan, so Dr. Litano can read your dental and health history together before recommending anything. You leave with a written treatment plan. Call (727) 300-0044 or request a visit.
