Find the drivers
A CBCT scan and health history review put candidates on the table.
- Mercury amalgam inventory
- Failed root canal sites
- Cavitation screening
- Galvanic metal mapping
Root-Cause Protocols in St. Petersburg, Florida
Inflammation protocols
Inflammation protocols
in St. Petersburg, FL.
Heavy metals, failed root canals, and silent jawbone infections drive inflammation from inside the mouth. Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD follows whole-body inflammation protocols: find the drivers on imaging, clear them at the source, and support recovery.
Why Protocols
Dental sources of inflammation.
Chronic inflammation needs a source, and the mouth can hide several possible candidates. The protocols work in one direction: find the driver, remove it, support the recovery.
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Clear them at the source
Each driver has a removal path under the biological standard.
- SMART mercury removal
- Biological extraction
- Ozone disinfection
- LPRF healing
Support the recovery
The functional medicine lane carries the healing side.
- IV vitamin C and glutathione
- BEMER circulation therapy
- Nutritional support
- Follow-up imaging
Protocol vs Symptom Care
Protocol care vs symptom care.
Symptom care manages what hurts today. Protocol care asks where the inflammation keeps coming from.
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| Property | Protocol care | Symptom care |
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| Starting point | Find drivers: metals, hidden infection | Treat what presents |
| Tools | Ozone, LPRF, SMART removal, IV support | Medication first |
| Tracking | Follow-up imaging | As-needed visits |
| Materials | Biocompatible standard | Varies |
The Process
A protocol case, step by step.
Cases run from imaging to recovery in a fixed order, one driver at a time.
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Imaging and inventory
CBCT and health history surface metals, failed sites, and cavitation candidates.
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Written protocol plan
Drivers get prioritized with a sequence and cost estimate in writing.
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Source removal
SMART removal, extraction, ozone, and LPRF clear each site.
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Recovery support
IV support, BEMER sessions, and nutrition back the healing, tracked with imaging.
Inside the Office
Equipment behind our inflammation protocols.
Every protocol step maps to a room in the office: imaging, isolation, and ozone under one roof on Mirror Lake.
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
CBCT 3D scanner
Three-dimensional bone and soft-tissue imaging that flat 2D x-rays walk past.
- Volumetric capture
- Reads bone density in 3D
- Surfaces hidden cavitations
- Maps old root canal sites
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
Whole Body Dentistry
Twenty years of whole body practice.
Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD has practiced biological dentistry for more than 20 years, treating the mouth as part of the whole body, and serves on the board of directors of the Holistic Dental Association. Every plan at Natural Smiles is read against your full health history, from imaging to materials.
- DMD
- IAOMT SMART certified
- SDS Swiss BioHealth Protocol
- Holistic Dental Association board of directors
- International Academy of Ceramic Implantology
Patient Reviews
Patient reviews on protocol care.
Patients drive in from across Florida and fly in from across the U.S. A few in their own words, from 700+ reviews averaging 4.9 stars on Google, Facebook and Healthgrades.
- ★★★★★Google
"This isn't your average or even better dentist, Dr Litano knows his craft, has all the best tools, and is exceptionally gifted to provide the best care in a way that makes you feel comfortable and safe. Highly recommend!"
Kathy M. - RecommendedFacebook
"Excellent experience because I knew I was in good hands & Dr. Litano knew what he was doing & was going to keep me safe from toxic metals!"
Judy C. - RecommendedFacebook
"Took my now 19 month old here back when she chipped her tooth at 13 months. He was great with her. … Every one who works here is so pleasant. I will continue to make the 1 hour and 15 minute drive here just because of the atmosphere!"
W.B.
Protocols FAQ
Questions about inflammation protocols in St. Petersburg.
The questions patients ask most about oral inflammation drivers and treatment.
Heavy metals, failed root canals, and silent jawbone infections, reaching the body through the bloodstream, airway, and immune system.
A CBCT scan read with your full health history. Hidden infection at old root canal and extraction sites shows up in 3D where flat X-rays miss it.
Source removal under the biological standard: SMART mercury removal, biological extraction, ozone disinfection, and LPRF healing, with IV and BEMER support around recovery. About ozone.
Each case is sequenced in a written plan with a cost estimate before any work begins.
Schedule
Protocol consultations in downtown St. Petersburg.
A consultation with a 3D scan gives you a written treatment plan and cost estimate before any decisions. Call (727) 300-0044 or request a visit online.