Schuyler Van Gorden DDS, Holistic Dentist in Basalt, CO 81621

Mercury Safe Dentist in Basalt, CO 81621

711 East Valley Road

Suite 201A

Basalt, CO  81621 • 970-279-5647

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Mercury Free (Amalgam Silver Filling Free), Mercury Safe, Holistic, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry


About Our Mercury Safe Dental Practice
Dr. Schulyer Van Gorden's office is Mercury Free (amalgam/silver filling free) and Mercury Safe and he is dedicated to the practice of health-based dentistry. His goal is to treat his patients in the most healthy, caring, holistic way possible and to share information about dental wellness with his patients so that they can make educated decisions about their oral health. He fully understands the critically important relationship of oral to overall health and realizes that; "You cannot be truly healthy without good oral health!"

Safe Mercury Amalgam Filling Removal Protocols
As your Oral Health Doctor, we are aware that mercury vapor, dental infections, and TMJ (bite) problems can have a negative impact on oral and overall health. Because of these concerns, we focus 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 excessive and unnecessary occupational exposure to mercury during the amalgam removal process. Doing so is supported by the 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 & proven removal protocols based on recommendations of the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentistry (IAMSD) and other prominent biological and holistic dental organizations. For more information about why we use safe protocols to remove amalgam fillings and an explanation of what they are, Click Here.

Holistic Dentistry
Holistic/Biological 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 treatment options, and take a unique Whole Body approach to oral health care; combining sound dental science, modern technology, and years of experience with a deep concern for our patients' physical health and emotional well-being and comfort.

Whole Body Dental Philosophy
This Whole Body philosophy stresses the use of biocompatible dental materials whenever possible. We work closely with highly qualified health professionals to assist us in our efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health. Our Health-Focused - Patient First approach to holistic dentistry means that we treat the teeth, jaw, and related oral structures, with specific regard to how that treatment will affect the entire body.

Continuing Education
Dr. Van Gorden believe that continuing education is a powerful tool that allows us to give you and your family the best, state-of-the-art dental care. Each year he takes many hours of continuing education courses in holistic, cosmetic, and conventional dentistry in order to provide his patients with the most advanced dental care possible.

Treatments and Services
Our office also uses the latest in dental equipment, techniques, and technology in order to provide patients with the best healthy treatment options and services, including:

  • Digital X-Rays
  • Preventive Dental Treatment and Education
  • Periodontal (Gum) Treatment
  • Safe Amalgam Filling Removal
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Fluoride Free
  • Mercury Free (Amalgam Free) Fillings
  • Mercury & Metal Free Restorations
  • Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Smile Makeovers
  • Tooth Whitening
  • Full & Partial Dentures
  • Implant Placement & Maintenance
  • Full-Mouth Reconstruction
  • TMJ Diagnosis & Treatment 
  • Snoring and Sleep Disorders
  • Oral Surgery
  • Family Dentistry
  • Sealants
  • Mouth Guards & Night Guards
  • Invisalign: Hidden Braces
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Biocompatible Dental Materials Testing
  • Biological Dentistry
  • Ozone Therapy
  • Nutritional Consulting

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. Van Gorden can create the smile of your dreams - just imagine yourself with a beautiful, new, natural looking smile! 

Associations & Organizations
Dr. Van Gorden is associated with a number of prestigious dental organizations, including:

  • International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD)
  • American Dental Association (ADA)

About Dr. Van Gorden 
Dr. Van Gorden has devoted his dental career to practicing healthy, holistic, non-invasive, biocompatible dentistry. He is also a proponent of making the dental office occupationally safe as possible regarding mercury and he strives to protect the patient, the staff, and the environment from excessive and unnecessary exposure to mercury at the dental office.

 

When Dr. Van Gorden isn’t practicing dentistry, you’ll find him on the river fishing, on the mountain skiing, or traveling. Click Here to learn more about Dr. Van Gorden.

 

Our Staff
Our fantastic staff is made up of highly-trained, dedicated, caring and motivated professionals who work together as a unique team to bring you the highest quality holistic dental treatment in a healthy, caring, 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.

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 him 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.

NEW! Dr. Tom McGuire's new 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

Dr. Van Gorden belong to a number of highly regarded dental organizations, including the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD). These organizations encourage taking a integrative, whole-body approach to dental treatment and promote patient education. His approach to healthy dentistry includes the understanding that you cannot be healthy without good oral health and he takes this into consideration when planning the patient's dental treatment.

I have spoken to Dr. Van Gorden numerous times about his philosophy and approach to healthy, mercury safe dentistry and consider him to be caring, highly trained, skilled and experienced dentists. His commitment to quality, health-focused dentistry, his ongoing dedication to continuing education, and his concern for his patients health and well being, makes him ideally suited to safely remove and replace mercury amalgam fillings. 

He is a charter member of my Mercury Safe Dentist Association and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a mercury free (amalgam silver filling free), mercury safe, and compassionate dentist. I recommend visiting his website and calling his office to learn more about Dr. Van Gorden's whole-body approach to dentistry. When you visit his office, please let him know where you found out about him and say hello to him from me. Thanks!