Escondido Dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, Uses the Fotona Lightwalker Laser For Cutting Edge Treatments

Fotona Lightwalker Laser Dentistry

Dr. Jeffry Kerbs has been using lasers in dentistry for over 15 years and at the beginning of this year we added the Fotona Lightwalker Laser to our office.

Our Lightwalker laser is designed for dental perfectionists and all forward thinking professionals who wish to upgrade their daily dental experience with new treatment possibilities that only the latest technology can offer.

The Lightwalker laser is the most advanced and highest performance laser available for dentistry today. It comes with two high performance lasers built in, an Erbium-YAG and ND-YAG.

For conservative dentistry, endodontics, and implantology to periodontics and soft tissue surgery, this laser offers the most comprehensive list of clinical applications of any dental laser made today.

With this new technology we can now preform minimally invasive treatments that allow us to simultaneously achieve disinfection and bio-stimulation witch aids in the healing process.

Laser dentistry opens up a world of possibilities for dental treatments, optimal healing and patient comfort. If you have any questions regarding laser dentistry, please contact us at Dr. Jeffry Kerbs Office 760-746-3663.

San Diego Holistic Dentist, Dr. Kerbs, Practices Safe Mercury Removal with Expert Technique

Escondido dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, hasn’t placed an amalgam filling in his holistic dental practice since 1989. Since this time he has been removing amalgam fillings safely with all of the necessary safety protocols including a rubber dam to isolate the tooth from the mouth, high-speed evacuation, oxygen mask to cover the nose and room air filtration.

Amalgam fillings are filled with mercury, a known toxin. Amalgam fillings are not bonded to the surrounding tooth, causing the amalgam filling to separate from the remaining tooth which allows for microleakge of bacteria under the filling. As a result of the microleakage, Dr. Kerbs finds cavities under the amalgam fillings over 80% of the time. Amalgam fillings corrode and expand over time, causing the tooth around the filling to crack and fracture which weakens the natural tooth structure and can lead to large pieces of the tooth to break. Mercury is constantly being released into the mouth and body when amalgam fillings are present.

Dr. Kerbs replaces amalgam fillings with tooth colored ceramic/composite fillings. Dr. Kerbs uses the strongest and safest material available to sculpt the tooth back to its original shape. Composite fillings bond the tooth back together to increase the tooth’s strength by 85-95% and when placed correctly they have superior function.

Dr. Kerbs only utilizes the highest quality, non-toxic materials in his holistic practice of dentistry, but what he wants his patients to understand is that technique is equally as important as safe materials. Dr. Kerbs is a conservative dentist. What this means to his patients is that he will never remove any tooth structure that doesn’t absolutely need to be removed. How this applies to removal of mercury fillings is that Dr. Kerbs will never cut down any unnecessary tooth structure when replacing amalgam fillings. The technique for placement of the new ceramic/composite filling is as important as the safe and conservative removal of the mercury filling. Dr. Kerbs’ expert technique for placement of the ceramic/cosmetic eliminates post-op sensitivity, adds strength and superior function back to the tooth and restores the tooth to it’s natural color and beauty.

If you are concerned about your amalgam fillings/mercury toxicity please give our Escondido holistic dental office a call 760-746-3663 one of our team members will be able to answer all of your questions and help you move forward to better health.

Escondido Dentist, Dr. Kerbs, Focuses on Preventative Care in All Aspects of His Holistic Dental Practice

Escondido dentist, Dr. Kerbs and his dental hygienists, focus on preventative care in all aspects of their holistic dental practice.

When searching for a solution to a dental problem, Dr. Kerbs always looks for the cause of why the problem is occurring in order to eliminate further problems from occurring in the future. Dr. Kerbs believes that with the proper knowledge and great preventative care our patients can stay problem free for life.

The mouth is an intricate place that functions as a unit. The teeth, gums, bone, joints and muscles of the head and neck all rely on each other and function together as a unit. When one or more of these things are off, an example being a missing tooth, worn down teeth, broken teeth, infected gums and bone, popping joints, pain in the joints or sore muscles of the head and neck, it can lead to a chain of problems that seem to never end.

Dr. Kerbs and his team assess the mouth and head and neck in a comprehensive way, not only looking for the problems but searching for the reason the problems exist. In this way,  fixing and then eliminating problems from occurring in the future, allows for his patients to stay healthy and problem free for life.

We have heard so many patients come to us saying that they hate the dentist because they feel like every time they go there is something new to fix. We, at Dr. Kerbs office, are focused on changing that and we know this is very possible because we do it every day.

With the proper knowledge and instruction, getting to know your mouth and it’s chemistry, learning about the way your mouth functions and why problems happen, allows for our patients to be informed and knowledgeable. Becoming informed is powerful in becoming healthy and staying healthy for life. In this way we eliminate that sentiment that many people hold of there always being a problem to fix when they go to the dentist.

Escondido dentist, Dr. Kerbs, is a holistic dentist and biological dentist who has been in practice for over 30 years. Dr. Kerbs has had extensive training and education post dental school allowing him to rise to an expert level when it comes to restorative and cosmetic dentistry with a holistic focus. Dr. Kerbs and his dental hygienists focus on the health and well-being of their patients in every treatment provided.

Please call our Escondido dental office to schedule your comprehensive exam today. 760-746-3663

 

Ozone Therapy with North County San Diego Holistic Dentist Dr. Jeffry Kerbs

North County San Diego biological dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, uses Ozone Therapy in all aspects of his practice of holistic dentistry. Our team at Dr. Kerbs Office is concerned about your overall health and well-being as well as your smile. That’s why in everything that we do, from complete smile makeovers to routine dental care, we provide only the highest quality of safe, effective, holistic procedures.

Dr. Kerbs uses Ozone disinfection therapy during these treatments:

Ozone Root Canals – Ozone wipes out pathogenic bacteria and totally disinfects the root canal and accessory canals.

Cavity Preparation – Dr. Kerbs is able to remove less tooth structure when preparing a tooth for a dental filling because ozone destroys the bacteria causing the cavity, allowing more conservative drilling. The ability to stop short of the nerve canal helps avoid more radical root canal therapy.

Gum Therapies – Ozone wipes out all forms of bacteria that are causing infection and bone loss and also creates a healthy pH that allows for optimal healing.

Sinus Therapy – The sinus cavity can build up with bacteria that causes sinus problems and drainage, sinus ozone therapy wipes out the pathogenic bacteria and allows the sinus cavity to heal preventing further problems in the future.

Sterilization – Ozone water used during all dental and hygiene procedures eliminates oral bacteria as well as bacteria in the surrounding environment.

Ozone therapy is just one of the advanced holistic therapies that we offer to help you move toward a healthy mouth for life. We welcome your questions. Please call our Escondido holistic dental office today 760-746-3663.

Alternative Treatments for Sleep Apnea with Escondido Holistic Dentist Dr. Kerbs – Study Shows Dental Appliance Successful in Treating Patients with Severe Sleep Apnea

Dr. Kerbs practices holistic dentistry in Escondido, CA. As a part of Dr. Kerbs holistic practice of dentistry, he treats patients who suffer from snoring and sleep apnea who are seeking treatment other than a CPAP, surgery or prescription medication. Dr. Kerbs treats these patients with a comfortable dental appliance that is successful in reducing and in most cases eliminating snoring and sleep apnea. The following study talks on the successful treatment for patients with severe sleep apnea.

Study Shows Dental Appliance Successful in Treating Patients with Severe Sleep Apnea

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Monday, February 23, 2009

SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 14, 2009) – Imagine choking and gasping for air every time you fall asleep. Between 18 million and 20 million people in the United States suffer from these frightening symptoms because of a common disorder called sleep apnea. Because of a lack of awareness among both health professionals and the public, up to 90 percent of sufferers aren’t diagnosed or treated, and that could prove deadly.

When left untreated, sleep apnea may lead to more serious health problems. According to national health statistics, nearly 38,000 cardiovascular deaths annually are in some way related to sleep apnea.

Although treatment is available, many don’t comply with standard therapies. Researchers in the Dental School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are offering another treatment option that is more appealing, more affordable and easier to use than standard therapies.

Paul McLornan, B.D.S., assistant professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, is the lead investigator of an 18-month study involving sleep apnea patients at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Audie Murphy Division. Researchers used an oral appliance called the Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP) to treat those suffering from moderate to severe sleep apnea.

“What we found was that many of our patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea were not adhering to standard treatment with a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine,” Dr. McLornan said. Although the CPAP is considered to be the gold standard in treating sleep apnea and is very effective, Dr. McLornan said compliance by patients is well below 50 percent.

“Some patients say the machine (which uses a face mask connected to tubes and blows air down a patient’s throat during sleep to keep the airway open), is cumbersome or noisy,” Dr. McLornan said. “Some said it was uncomfortable or that it bothered their spouses, or that they were just too embarrassed to use the machine.”

Dr. McLornan’s study proved that the TAP device, which is much smaller and fits in a patient’s mouth, is now an option for patients with severe sleep apnea.

“It was previously thought that treatment for patients suffering from severe sleep apnea was limited to use of the CPAP or surgery,” Dr. McLornan said. “Our study added to the body of medical and dental research literature by showing that oral appliances can be effective in treating people with severe sleep apnea. As an added advantage, the device is less cumbersome, is better tolerated by patients, and is much less invasive and costly than the CPAP or surgery.”

Patients in the study were fitted with the TAP appliance and given a tiny key that fits in the front of the device. The patient was instructed to wear the appliance every night and to insert and turn the key several millimeters before bedtime. By turning the key, the patient pulls his lower jaw forward, thus creating an open airway in the throat.

“We asked the patients to tell us when they reached a point in the adjustments that felt comfortable and when they felt they were able to sleep without snoring or gasping,” he said. “We then evaluated patients using standard sleep studies to determine whether or not their sleep had indeed improved.”

Dr. McLornan said patients in his study improved significantly using the TAP. “We saw patients who began the study with severe sleep apnea end the study with very mild or no sleep apnea. They reported sleeping better, feeling more rested in the morning and altogether healthier.”

Dr. McLornan said this research is vital to both the medical and dental communities.

“Sleep apnea is a growing and serious problem for people of all ages and all ethnic groups,” Dr. McLornan said. “If left untreated, it becomes progressively worse. People suffering from sleep apnea are at increased risk for high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, obesity and diabetes. It takes both dentists and medical professionals working together to control this potentially deadly disorder. The TAP gives patients another viable treatment alternative.”

Dr. McLornan said patients who think they may suffer from sleep apnea should consult their family physician and undergo a standard sleep study in a lab. Costs are normally covered by medical insurance.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the professional society that sets the standards for and promotes excellence in sleep medicine, now recommends that oral appliances can be the first line of treatment for people with mild to moderate sleep apnea. Dr. McLornan’s study demonstrates it can be used for patients with severe problems as well.

If you or a loved one suspect that sleep apnea may be a problem please call our Escondido dental office today for a free consultation. Dr. Kerbs provides take home sleep tests as a screening tool to discover if sleep apnea is a problem. Our patient’s find our sleep tests and treatment options user-friendly and comfortable. Dr. Kerbs office is located in North County San Diego, in Escondido near the downtown campus of Palomar Hospital. Please visit our website at http://www.drjekrbs.com or call us today at 760-746-3663.

 

North County San Diego Holistic Dentist Located in Escondido and Serving all of San Diego County

Conservative? About teeth we are!

Escondido holistic dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, practices conservative bio-dentistry in every aspect of his dental practice. There is nothing better for your smile than healthy natural tooth structure. In many cases, restorative materials are required to repair and correct dental issues such as decay and weakened teeth, but what Mother Nature provided you with, nothing can truly replace. This is why we practice what we call minimally invasive or conservative dentistry 100% of the time with 100% of our patients.

Conservative dentistry involves careful treatment planning to ensure that for all treatments we preserve as much of your healthy tooth structure as possible. Taking this stance is a decision made with your optimum oral – and overall – health in mind because nothing can top the smile with which you were born. Our dental team has your best interest in mind for your best smile.. every time!

For holistic, conservative dentistry please call our Escondido dental office today at 760-746-3663. Our team of holistic dental professionals is here to answer all of your questions and help you achieve dental and overall health.

San Diego Bio Dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, Utilizes The Safest Materials Available

San Diego Bio Dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, uses the safest materials available in dentistry today. Equally important to the health of the mouth, Dr. Kerbs uses the most advanced techniques. Dr. Kerbs does extensive research on all of the materials he places in the mouth’s of his patients. He uses the most bio-compatible materials and does not use metal in any of his restorations. Dr. Kerbs feels that all materials used in the mouth should not only be safe, but should also function well and last. Dr. Kerbs has perfected his technique as a conservative holistic dentist, who is concerned not only about individual symptoms, but who looks at the overall picture. He analyzes the way the mouth functions as a whole, including the teeth, gums, bone, TMJ, muscles in the head and neck and the way the teeth meet and bite together. Dr. Kerbs recognizes that the mouth is connected to the body and that there is a direct link to the mouth and the body’s systems (the systemic connection). Dr. Kerbs, along with his dental hygienists, focus on health and prevention in every aspect of their practice. Dr. Kerbs has perfected his conservative dental techniques through thousands of hours of continuing education and is accredited with the leading associations in holistic and cosmetic dentistry. Conservative dentistry is an integral part of Dr. Kerbs practice as a holistic dentist. Dr. Kerbs looks at all of his treatment plans seeking to conserve as much tooth structure as possible in order to keep the teeth healthier for life. Conserving as much tooth structure as possible allows the teeth to stay stronger over the years. Often times Dr. Kerbs is able to do a filling or cosmetic bonding in order to save tooth structure, instead of cutting the tooth down to do a crown restoration. At times when a crown restoration is necessary, Dr. Kerbs does a conservative preparation of the tooth, removing as little tooth structure as possible. Dr. Kerbs focuses on his patient’s health and well-being in all aspects of his practice as a Bio Dentist. It is Dr. Kerbs goal for every person to achieve health and maintain health for life. If this is your goal as well, please contact our holistic dental practice at 760-746-3663, one of our team members is available every day of the week to answer your questions and help assist you in achieving health.

Escondido Braces with Advanced Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs

Escondido Braces with Advanced Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs

Advanced cosmetic dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, practices dentistry in North County San Diego and serves the surrounding areas including Escondido, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, and Valley Center. Dr. Kerbs practices holistic full mouth dentistry and has extensive training in orthodontics and Invisalign in order to achieve outstanding cosmetic results for his patients. Dr. Kerbs knowledge in the field of cosmetic dentistry along with his extensive training and experience in orthodontics (braces) allows him to be extremely conservative when looking at the cosmetic end result. Conservative dentistry (removing as little to no tooth structure) is always the best option when seeking cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Kerbs is highly trained in conservative dentistry.

Dr. Kerbs offers his patients flexible financing and payment options in order to afford the best dentistry available and achieve the smile you have always wanted.

Often times an incredible smile can be achieved with a combination of braces or Invisalign and whitening. Call our office today to schedule a complimentary consultation. 760-746-3663

North County San Diego Invisalign Promotion with Advanced Cosmetic Escondido Dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs

Escondido dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, is having an Invisalign promotion running now through September 10. This promotion saves you a total of $1450:
– $500 off Invisalign treatment
– Free records ($250 value)
– Free Teeth Whitening ($500 value)
– Free retainers at the end of Invisalign treatment ($200 value)

We can bill dental insurance for Invisalign and utilize flex plan money for Invisalign treatment. For any remaining out of pocket expense, we offer 5% discount for payment in full or we offer 24 month 0% interest financing which allows for comfortable monthly payments.

Dr. Kerbs Invisalign Promotion treatment includes:
– Initial Oral Exam
– Xrays, Records, Photos and Impressions
– Invisalign aligners
– Retainers
– Teeth Whitening
– All treatment appointments
– Fine-Tuning within 6 months after treatment

Dr. Kerbs is highly experienced in orthodontic and Invisalign treatment, he is one of the preferred providers for Invisalign within San Diego county. Dr. Kerbs draws on his vast experience in orthodontics, bite correction and cosmetic dentistry to deliver excellent results to his patients.

Escondido Invisalign Promotion with Dr. Jeffry Kerbs

Escondido Dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, Does Comprehensive Holistic Dentistry Including Dental Implants, Orthodontics and Full Mouth Restoration

Escondido dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, practices comprehensive dentistry including dental implants, orthodontics and full mouth restoration. When you come to Dr. Kerbs office you receive comprehensive care. Whether you have missing teeth, crowded teeth, chipped or broken teeth, stained teeth, TMJ pain or muscle pain, periodontal disease or gum disease, or you are just unhappy with the health or look of your smile… Dr. Kerbs expertise can help restore your mouth to it’s full function and beauty.
Dr. Kerbs has completed thousands of hours of continuing education and residency programs since graduating from Loma Linda School of Dentistry:
– Dr. Kerbs has training and expertise in how the teeth and mouth should function. Dr. Kerbs completed his training on occlusion (the way the teeth bite) and TMJ function through the prestigious Kois Institute.
– Dr. Kerbs has extensive training and expertise in natural looking cosmetic dentistry and received his accreditation through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, making him a stand out choice for cosmetic care. This includes dental crowns, implant crowns, veneers, bonding, and teeth whitening.
– Dr. Kerbs places implants at his Escondido dental office. Dr. Kerbs completed his implant residency through Loma Linda School of Dentistry. Dr. Kerbs knowledge of restoring implants (implant crowns) allows him the knowledge of where to best place the implant for restoration.
– Dr. Kerbs does comprehensive orthodontics (braces) and Invisalign. Dr. Kerbs received his diploma through Progressive Orthodontics and has been straightening teeth for over 25 years. Dr. Kerbs’ knowledge on how the bite should function along with his experience with braces allows him to restore a mouth to optimal function. Dr. Kerbs has been providing Invisalign for his patients for over 15 years, his experience with traditional braces as well as his experience with Invisalign allows him to have more control of what Invisalign can provide for his patients.
Dr. Kerbs has the knowledge and experience to bring his patients to full health, function and natural beauty. Dr. Kerbs looks at the mouth as a whole. He looks at why things are happening and gets to the source of the problem so that he can restore a mouth with confidence that what he does will last. In this way, the teeth stay beautiful and the bone, gums, muscles and TMJ will continue to function well over time.
If you are looking for comprehensive dental care that is supported by knowledge and experience, please give our Escondido dental office a call 760-746-3663. We are here to answer all of your questions and would love to meet you and help you with your dental wants/needs.