Mercury Safe, Mercury Free (Amalgam Free), Holistic, Family, & Cosmetic Dentistry
About Our Mercury Safe Dental Practice
Dr. Tanya Saikaly's dental office is located in St. Augustine, FL, 32095. She is a holistic, Mercury Safe, Mercury Free (amalgam/silver filling-free) dentist and she is dedicated to practicing safe and healthy dentistry. Her mission is to treat her patients in the most healthy, caring, holistic way possible and to share information about dental wellness with her patients so that they may make educated decisions about their oral health. She also fully understands the important relationship of oral to overall health and realizes that; "You cannot be truly healthy without good oral health!"
Safe Mercury Amalgam/Silver Filling Removal Protocols
As your Oral Health Doctor, Dr. Saikaly is aware that mercury vapor, dental infections, and TMJ (bite) problems can have a negative impact on oral and overall health. Because of this concern, our office focuses on patient education and strive to remove mercury amalgam (silver) fillings in a safe way.
We believe it is important to protect the patient, the environment, and our staff from exposure to excessive and unnecessary occupational exposure to mercury during the amalgam removal process. Making the dental office mercury safe is supported by the American Dental Association (ADA) and other dental organizations. For information about why it's important to use a mercury safe dentist, Click Here.
To accomplish this, we utilize safe amalgam removal protocols based on recommendations of the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD) and other prominent biological and holistic dental organizations. For more information about why we use safe removal protocols and an explanation of what they are, Click Here.
Fluoride Free
Our dental office is not only Mercury Safe but also Fluoride Free. Even the fact that Fluoride has shown to reduce some tooth decay under ideal conditions, doesn't mean it isn't a hazardous substance. There is no doubt that it exhibits unwanted side effects in extremely small amounts and sodium fluoride is actually still used as a rat poison.
Since 1997 the FDA requires that all fluoridated toothpaste carry a warning that reads: Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. “If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek PROFESSIONAL HELP or contact a POISON CONTROL center immediately.” In fact, if a small child swallowed the contents of a regular sized tube of fluoridated toothpaste it would most likely be fatal.
In addition to causing dental fluorosis (pitting and unsightly staining of the enamel), fluoride has been linked to numerous health issues, including bone cancer and a debilitating bone disease called skeletal fluorosis, with symptoms ranging from chronic joint pain to hip fractures and cancer.
After extensive research, Dr. Saikaly made her practice Fluoride Free and only uses natural substances and sealants to help reduce tooth decay. If you want more information about the hazards of fluoride please Click Here.
Holistic Dentistry
Holistic Dentistry is a philosophy that recognizes that the teeth and associated oral structures are a part of the whole body. Because of this important relationship, we offer a wide range of healthy treatment options. Dr. Saikaly also takes a unique Whole Body approach to oral health care; combining sound dental science, technology, and experience with a deep concern for her patients' emotional well-being and comfort.
Whole Body Philosophy
This Whole Body philosophy stresses the use of biocompatible dental materials whenever possible. She also works closely with highly qualified health professionals to assist her in her efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health. Her Health-Centered - Patient First approach to holistic dentistry means that she treats the teeth, jaw, and related oral structures, with specific regard to how that treatment will affect the entire body.
Continuing Education
Dr. Saikaly believes that continuing education is a powerful tool that allows her to give you and your family the best, state-of-the-art dental care. Each year she takes many hours of continuing education courses and she has advanced training in many areas of holistic, cosmetic, and conventional dentistry.
Treatments and Services
Our office also uses the latest in dental equipment and technology in order to provide our patients' with numerous healthy treatment options and services, including:
- Digital X-Rays (90% less radiation)
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Safe Amalgam Filling Removal
- Fluoride Free
- Personalized, One-Patient-at-a Time Approach.
- Personalized Follow-Up Dental Report and Treatment Plan Based on Your Initial Exam and Diagnosis
- Preventive Dental Treatment and Education
- Periodontal (Gum) Treatment
- Complete Remineralization and Inflammation Control Protocol
- Mercury Free (Amalgam Free) Fillings
- Mercury & Metal Free Restorations
- Conservative, Minimally Invasive Tooth Restorations
- Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry
- Smile Makeovers
- Invisalign: Hidden Braces
- Tooth Whitening
- Full & Partial Dentures
- Implant Placement & Maintenance
- Oral Surgery - Safe and Gentle Tooth Extractions
- Mouth Guards & Night Guards
- Laser Therapy
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our office also specializes in state of the art restorative and cosmetic dentistry to correct, restore or enhance your smile to fit your own unique facial form. Our goal is to integrate esthetics as part of total dental and overall health while creating an overall pleasing and natural facial appearance.
Dr. Saikaly can create the smile of your dreams - just imagine yourself with a beautiful, new, natural looking smile! Click Here to view our Smile Gallery.
Organizations and Associations
Dr. Saikaly is associated with a number of prestigious dental organizations, including:
- International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Florida Dental Association
- Northeast District Dental Association
About Dr. Saikaly
Dr. Saikaly has devoted her dental career to practicing healthy, holistic, non-invasive, biocompatible dentistry. She is also a proponent of making the dental office occupationally safe regarding mercury and she strives to protect the patient, the staff, and the environment from excessive and unnecessary exposure to mercury at the dental office.
Outside of the office, Dr. Saikaly enjoys traveling, exercising, attending sporting events, cooking and baking, and spending time with her fiancé, James, as well as her family and friends. To learn more about Dr. Saikaly please Click Here.
Our Staff
Our exceptional dental staff is made up of highly-trained, dedicated, caring and motivated professionals who work together as a team to bring you the highest quality holistic dental treatment in a healthy, warm and supportive setting.
We would be honored to add you to our list of satisfied patients and encourage you to visit Our Office Website to learn more about our office and the many services and treatments we offer. We want to thank you for considering our office for all of your dental needs. Click Here to View Testimonials from our many satisfied patients.
Patient Education
Our dental practice is dedicated to patient education. As a member of Dr. Tom McGuire's International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD) we work closely with her to support our goal of providing important information to our patients about numerous oral health that can affect overall health, including issues related to mercury amalgam (silver) fillings. Click on the appropriate link to access important information about these topics.
- Frequently Asked Questions & Oral Health Topics
- Mercury Safe: Why Dentists are Mercury Safe & Mercury Free
- Mercury Free & Mercury Safe: What's the Difference
- Mercury Risk Evaluation
- Referenced & Abstracted Articles about Mercury (Dr. McGuire has kindly allowed us access to his database of referenced and abstracted scientific articles on numerous mercury related topics. It is the largest of its kind and is a wealth of information for those interested in the subject.)
NEW! Dr. Tom McGuire's new YouTube Video, Mercury: The Poison in Your Teeth conclusively proves that amalgam/silver fillings not only release toxic mercury vapor - but that the common act of brushing just one amalgam filling - will release more mercury than allowed by governmental regulatory agencies at the workplace! It also tells you what you can do about it. Click Here to watch this amazing video demonstration - and don’t forget to tell your friends and family! (You can also access it by searching YouTube for The Poison in Your Teeth or Tom McGuire, DDS.)
A Personal Note from Dr. Tom
I have spoken with Dr. Saikaly and know her to be a highly trained, dedicated, experienced and skilled holistic dentist. I am impressed with the depth of her knowledge and understanding about the critically important relationship of oral to overall health and her effort to educate her patients. She utilizes her knowledge and training when designing dental treatment plans for her patients.
Her ongoing post-graduate training in holistic, cosmetic ,and traditional dentistry and her concern for the safe removal of amalgam fillings makes her ideally suited to remove and replace them. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a caring, health focused, mercury free and mercury safe dentist.
Dr. Saikaly is active in the efforts to educate the public that dental treatment is critically important to overall health and to advance healthy, mercury safe, and biocompatible dentistry. She is also a Charter Member of the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD). When you visit her office, please let her know where you found out about her and say hello to her from me. Thanks!