Preserve What Is Healthy
The first question is not how much dentistry can be done. It is which healthy structures can continue serving you and what truly needs attention.
Biologic Dentistry in Scottsdale
Dental Decisions With Your Whole Health in View
Understand the condition of your teeth, the materials involved, and the safest evidence-based options before you agree to treatment.
Thoughtful, Evidence-Based Care
Treat the Problem Without Losing Sight of the Person
Your mouth is part of your body. Medications, chronic conditions, allergies, sleep, nutrition, and the ability to clean comfortably can all affect dental decisions. Biologic dentistry is the way we describe care that keeps those relationships in view while remaining grounded in sound diagnosis and established standards for safety and effectiveness.
Dr. Lori Anderson begins with what is healthy and worth preserving. She evaluates existing dental work by its condition, function, cleanliness, and effect on surrounding tissues—not by assumptions about a material alone. When more than one suitable material or treatment is available, you receive a clear explanation of the benefits, limitations, and maintenance each option involves.
How the Plan Is Built
A Conservative Plan You Can Understand
Whole-health-minded care should make your choices clearer—not replace diagnosis with broad claims or promise that one material is right for everyone.
Discuss Materials Clearly
We review relevant restorative materials, known sensitivities, clinical requirements, durability, appearance, and maintenance so your choice is informed.
Connect the Health History
Medical conditions, medications, allergies, healing factors, and input from your physicians are considered when they affect dental safety or treatment planning.
A Thoughtful Treatment Plan
What to Expect
Treatment begins with diagnosis. Dr. Anderson reviews the structures that can be preserved, the factors that affect candidacy, and the sequence required before a recommendation is made.
- A comprehensive review of oral health, existing restorations, symptoms, and medical history
- Recommendations based on clinical need rather than automatic replacement of sound dental work
- A discussion of reasonable material options, including benefits, tradeoffs, and longevity
- Attention to gum health, cleanable contours, bite forces, and the tissues around restorations
- Coordination with your physician or another qualified provider when a medical concern affects care
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Listen to Your Concerns
Tell us about sensitivities, previous reactions, health conditions, existing dental work, and the materials or procedures you want to understand.
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Examine What Is Present
Dr. Anderson evaluates teeth, gums, bite, restorations, imaging, and the specific clinical reason treatment may—or may not—be needed.
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Compare Responsible Options
You receive a practical explanation of suitable treatments and materials, including preparation, durability, appearance, maintenance, and reasonable alternatives.
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Treat and Reassess
Care is completed with attention to healthy structure and surrounding tissues, followed by the maintenance and monitoring appropriate to the result.
Common Questions
Answers Before You Begin
Your consultation is the place for answers specific to your smile. These are helpful starting points for the questions patients ask most often.
What does biologic dentistry mean at this practice?
It means considering oral health, medical history, material choices, and preservation of healthy structure together. Recommendations remain evidence-based and specific to the condition being treated; the label does not replace a careful diagnosis.
Do biologic dentists use only one type of material?
No single restorative material is ideal for every tooth or every patient. Strength, location, bite forces, appearance, remaining tooth structure, known sensitivities, and maintenance all matter. Dr. Anderson explains the suitable options for your case.
Should every metal filling be replaced?
Not automatically. Removing a sound restoration also removes some tooth structure and creates its own clinical considerations. Existing fillings should be evaluated for decay, cracks, leakage, wear, symptoms, and function before replacement is recommended.
Can you guarantee that a material will not cause a reaction?
No material can be described as risk-free for every person. Share any confirmed allergies or previous reactions. When a concern falls outside dental diagnosis, we may coordinate with the appropriate medical professional before treatment.
Can biologic dentistry be part of implant or full-mouth care?
Yes. The same principles—complete health history, material discussion, conservative preparation, cleanable design, and long-term maintenance—can inform implant, cosmetic, restorative, and full-mouth treatment planning.
A Private Evaluation
Ask Better Questions Before Treatment Begins
Bring your health history, material concerns, and previous dental records. Dr. Anderson will explain what is healthy, what needs attention, and which evidence-based options deserve consideration.