Excellent oral health is a critical component
to total body wellness!
Ashwood Dental
is a patient centered practice with a genuine interest in your well
being. Dr. Sargissian believes in total body wellness, not just
caring for teeth and gums. For this reason we are a mercury-safe
and bio-friendly practice dedicated to your overall heath. Ashwood
Dental strives to inform and support our patients in making the
best decisions to achieve a beautiful smile.
We
Are Mercury Safe!
But
what does that mean?
Although
dental amalgam continues to be a commonly used restorative material,
many people do not realize that “silver” amalgam fillings
are 50% mercury. Constant pressure from chewing and grinding as
well as everyday changes in temperature cause dental fillings to
break down. As the metal in these restorations deteriorates, mercury
vapor is released into your body. Concern has been raised as to
the possible adverse effects of mercury vapor on overall health.
In
Dr. Sargissian’s experience, 90% of the amalgam fillings he
removes have decay under them. Replacing amalgam fillings with biocompatible
materials not only eliminates mercury vapor but also provides a
better filling. At Ashwood Dental, Cerac CAD/CAM technology allows
us to do same-day restorations. Amalgam is replaced with BIS-GMA
and BPA-Free Porcelain or resigns. During treatment we take extreme
precaution to minimize mercury exposure. Rubber dams and goggles
provide physical barriers against mercury vapor and Chlorella rinse
attempts to chelate as much mercury as possible. Pure oxygen is
provided and every room is filtered for mercury particles both during
and after amalgam removal. Your finished Porcelain or resign restoration
expands and contracts at almost equal rates as the natural tooth
and is the same natural white color as your teeth.
Procedures
At Ashwood
Dental, we value you as an individual. We want to take the time
to be sure you are comfortable and well-informed of your options.
We know that each person has different needs and we strive to provide
quality services to every patient. Ashwood Dental is a full service
office. We are always accepting new patients both for hygiene and
treatment appointments.
Some of our notable services include:
CEREC
With CEREC
technology, only one visit is required to do a permanent restoration!
This means no temporary treatments, multiple injections of anesthesia,
or repeat visits. Not only is this more convenient for you, but
the materials used are healthier and bio-friendly:
Highly durable, metal-free, color-matched ceramic materials.
Materials closely match natural tooth composition; the restoration
and tooth expand and contract at almost equal rates.
Materials are chemically bonded to the tooth, saving as much healthy
tooth tissue as possible, and resulting in a restoration that strengthens
your tooth.
CEREC can be used for more than just crowns and fillings. Any single-tooth
restoration can be achieved, including treatment for chipped or
discolored front teeth.
Invisalign
Properly
aligned teeth can help you avoid the negative effects of periodontal
disease by making it easier to have healthy gums and improved oral
hygiene. Invisalign uses a series of custom-made aligners created
specifically for you. They are made of virtually invisible plastic
and fit comfortably over your teeth. No metal brackets or wires!
Every two weeks, you use the next set of aligners to gently and
gradually straighten your teeth until your treatment is complete.
Ask
us about using Invisalign to achieve a healthy and confident smile!
About
Dr. Sargissian
Dr.
Sargissian graduated in 1996 from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of
Dentistry at
University of the Pacific, San Francisco. In 2000, he and his family
came to live in Ventura, and Dr. Sargissian established Ashwood
Dental Office. Since then, he has been committed to keeping abreast
of new information and utilizing the latest innovations available,
and Ashwood Dental has been providing the people of Ventura with
superior dental care.
Dr. Sargissian
is dedicated to putting into practice the best dentistry has to
offer. From clear Invisalign braces to digital x-rays, and implant
placement to CEREC same-day crowns, he has made sure that Ashwood
Dental has always stayed on the cutting edge of technology. In addition,
he is diligent in protecting his patients’ overall health
by utilizing the most bio-friendly materials and technologies available;
Dr. Sargissian and Ashwood Dental have made every effort to maintain
a “green practice” and provide a “mercury-safe”
facility.
Furthering his education, in 2004 Dr. Sargissian received his Master’s
Degree in clinical psychology. This has provided him with an excellent
understanding of patients’ individual needs when receiving
their dental care.
Dr.
Sargissian and his staff have a special understanding and sensitivity
to all your needs.
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