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Root-Cause Protocols in St. Petersburg, Florida

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.

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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.

  • Water carafe, greens, seeds and amber bottles on an oak and quartz counter

    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
    Mouth-body connection
  • Smooth stones, eucalyptus and a dish of water on white quartz

    Clear them at the source

    Each driver has a removal path under the biological standard.

    • SMART mercury removal
    • Biological extraction
    • Ozone disinfection
    • LPRF healing
    Root canal alternatives
  • Reading nook with an open notebook, books and tea by a window

    Support the recovery

    The functional medicine lane carries the healing side.

    • IV vitamin C and glutathione
    • BEMER circulation therapy
    • Nutritional support
    • Follow-up imaging
    IV therapy
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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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Protocol care Symptom care
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.

  1. Imaging and inventory

    CBCT and health history surface metals, failed sites, and cavitation candidates.

  2. Written protocol plan

    Drivers get prioritized with a sequence and cost estimate in writing.

  3. Source removal

    SMART removal, extraction, ozone, and LPRF clear each site.

  4. 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.

  • A medical ozone generator used for dental disinfection

    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
    About ozone
  • A 3D cone beam CT scanner in the office

    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
    How CBCT works
  • A treatment room with a dental chair and SMART air filtration

    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
    How SMART works
Whole Body Dentistry

Twenty years of whole body practice.

Dr. Carlo Litano, DMD, biological dentist in St. Petersburg

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
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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.

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    "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.
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    "Thank you, amazing staff at Natural Smiles! You are always so patient and accommodating, giving me all the time and attention my teeth need! Driving from Sarasota is so worth it! Such gratitude for each of you!"

    Wendy C. Sarasota, FL
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    "I drive over an hour each way to see these people but they are the best. Very meticulous and confirm to the idea of first do no harm. A rare thing in modern dentistry."

    Mark F.
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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.

Pages that go further

These pages on the Natural Smiles website cover this topic from different angles.

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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.

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