At Natural Smiles, oral microbiome care means looking at the mouth as a whole ecosystem. We pair fluoride-free cleanings with ozone therapy at the treatment site and with biocompatible materials. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD, has spent more than 20 years in biological dental practice at this downtown St. Petersburg, Florida office.
Microbiome-aware care at Natural Smiles
Natural Smiles calls this approach microbiome-aware care. The practice’s pages say the mouth works as an ecosystem. Oral microbiome care brings fluoride-free cleanings, ozone therapy and biocompatible materials together as a plan for the whole mouth. Holistic and biological dentistry are not recognized specialties or board credentials, and the practice states this directly.
Fluoride-free cleanings
Fluoride-free cleanings are offered for adults and children at Natural Smiles. Mercury-free sealants are part of this care too. These cleanings work alongside ozone therapy and biocompatible materials as part of oral microbiome care, so a patient receives several parts of the plan at the same time.
Ozone therapy at the treatment site
Ozone therapy brings medical-grade ozone to the treatment site. Dr. Litano uses it on surgical sites, in gum pockets and on implant sites. Treatment is antibiotic-free in most cases.
Biocompatible materials and fillings
Materials used for biocompatible fillings and other restorative work are metal-free and BPA-free. Biocompatibility testing is available for patients who want to check how their body responds to a material before treatment. A biocompatible rebuild follows targeted treatment as part of the larger plan at Natural Smiles.
Visit steps at Natural Smiles
Treatment at Natural Smiles follows four steps. Dr. Litano starts with an exam and imaging, then moves to targeted treatment. A biocompatible rebuild comes next, followed by fluoride-free prevention with cleanings and recall visits.
A holistic cleaning follows four steps:
- a review of your health history
- cleaning with fluoride-free biocompatible materials
- a gum check with pocket measuring
- a prevention plan with recall timing
These steps give a patient a full picture of their gum health alongside a cleaning that skips fluoride and uses biocompatible materials instead.
Next steps
Before any treatment starts, Dr. Litano gives a written plan that includes the cost. This plan comes before work begins, so a patient knows what the visit and treatment involve ahead of time. If you want to learn more about oral microbiome care, fluoride-free cleanings, ozone therapy, biocompatible fillings or holistic cleanings at Natural Smiles, the next step is scheduling a consultation.
