Our practice, located in Iowa City, is \u00a0designed with our patients in mind. \u00a0Dr. Larry Hanus devotes the time, and quality of care for you to \u00a0gain \u00a0knowledge of how to make improvements in your oral and overall health as it relates to dentistry.<\/p>\n
Our practice incorporates philosophies often associated with terms such \u00a0as \u00a0holistic dentistry, biological dentistry, or alternative dentistry. \u00a0We don’t title our practice according to \u00a0those terms, but instead follow what we feel is most effective, and safest for our patients long term health.<\/p>\n
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A Different Style of Dentistry.<\/strong><\/p>\n People\u00a0present\u00a0with a wide range of knowledge about and experience in alternative health and dentistry. \u00a0 \u00a0We respect your experience level and meet you on your learning curve. \u00a0 \u00a0 To receive the most out of your visit, we encourage you to begin to develop a background on these matters and suggest that you take some time to go over information posted on our site.<\/p>\n Our family practice is committed to educating people about their options.\u00a0\u00a0 We provide a broad array of services including:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mercury-free fillings and cosmetic dentistry Beyond Cosmetic Dentistry<\/strong> Metal free<\/strong> Porcelain onlays\u00a0<\/strong> TMJ \/ jaw problems \/ headaches<\/strong> Periodontal \/ gum disease<\/strong><\/a> Our practice, located in Iowa City, is \u00a0designed with our patients in mind. \u00a0Dr. Larry Hanus devotes the time, and quality of care for you to \u00a0gain \u00a0knowledge of how to make improvements in your oral and overall health as … Continue reading
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Porcelain and ceramic inlays and onlays
\n\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Tooth Extractions
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Treatment for TMJ related jaw pain and headaches
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Non-surgical management of periodontal gum disease.<\/p>\n
\nCosmetic dentistry often focuses on replacing mercury \u201csilver\u201d amalgam fillings with white composites. \u00a0Many “holistic \/ biological” dentists are\u00a0concerned with mercury exposure to\u00a0 patients and \u00a0staff during amalgam removal. \u00a0When removing mercury fillings, Dr Hanus’ procedures are consistent with protocols currently deemed safe by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology\u00a0(IAOMT.org<\/a>) of which he is a member.\u00a0 We encourage you to participate in choosing the materials placed in your teeth. \u00a0 This may be particularly important for people with chemical sensitivities.<\/p>\n
\nMany of these \u201cdifferent style\u201d dentists choose to avoid\u00a0metal restorations.\u00a0 The EPA has determined that many metals commonly used in dentistry can be toxic to humans. \u00a0 \u00a0 This can include platinum and paladium, often used to harden gold crowns, or \u00a0metals such as chromium, nickel \u00a0and molybdenum used in non-precious “silver colored” crowns. \u00a0These metals can also have potential adverse health effects due to the electrical currents of oral galvanism.<\/p>\n
\nWhen a tooth is badly broken down, cracked or decayed, a conservative tooth colored \u00a0porcelain or ceramic onlay may be recommended.\u00a0 These restorations, consistent with the research of scientists like\u00a0Dr. Ralph Steinman<\/a>, help to maintain the tooth\u2019s natural dentinal fluid flow. \u00a0Traditional full tooth coverage crowns may restrict this fluid flow, and compromise the health of the tooth.<\/p>\n
\nMany times head, neck and jaw pain, including migraines, can be related to your tooth and jaw alignment or \u201cbite\u201d. \u00a0Often this can be\u00a0alleviated by dental splint therapy. \u00a0It is also important to be aware of the impact of stress and nutrition on these problems and approach them from a multi-factorial perspective. \u00a0In some cases, orthodontic treatment or ceramic restorations on posterior teeth may be indicated.<\/p>\n
\nPeriodontal disease which can cause tooth loss and contribute to systemic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes or other conditions, affects up to 80 % of Americans.\u00a0\u00a0Periodontitis can occur in age groups from adolescence to senior citizens.\u00a0\u00a0It is important to treat periodontal disease as the\u00a0chronic systemic infection<\/a>\u00a0it is now recognized as.\u00a0 We emphasize\u00a0non-surgical management\u00a0including implementation of creative personalized home care programs and\u00a0nutritional and dietary support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"