Mercury Safe, Mercury Free (Amalgam Free), Holistic, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
About Our Mercury Safe Practice
Dr. Scott Grivas' III "Mercury Safe Dentist" office is located in Sacramento, CA. He is a mercury safe, mercury free (amalgam/silver filling free) dentist and he is dedicated to practicing safe and high quality dentistry. His mission 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 may make educated decisions about their oral health treatment. He fully understands the important relationship of oral to overall health and realizes that; "You cannot be truly healthy without good oral health!"
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. Because of his advanced dental training and emphasis on total health, Dr. Grivas takes a unique Whole Body approach to oral health care; combining sound dental science, modern dental technology and latest techniques, and his personal experience with a deep concern for his patients’ physical and emotional well-being and comfort.
Safe Mercury Amalgam Filling Removal Protocols
As your Oral Health Doctor, Dr. Grivas is aware that dental infections, excessive mercury vapor, and TMJ (bite) problems can have an effect on oral and overall health. Because of this concern, we are a mercury free and mercury safe dental practice and we focus on patient education and strive to remove mercury amalgam (silver) fillings in a safe way.
Whole Body Dental Philosophy
His Whole Body, dental philosophy stresses the use of non-invasive treatment whenever possible. He will also, when appropriate, work with qualified health professionals to assist him in his efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health. His Holistic - Patient First - approach to dental treatment means that he treats the teeth, jaw, and related oral structures with specific regard to how that treatment will not only affect the mouth but the entire body.
Continuing Education
Dr. Grivas is a strong advocate of continuing education because it allows him to give you and your family the most modern, state-of-the-art dental care. Each year he takes many hours of continuing education courses and he has advanced training in many areas of biological and traditional dentistry, with an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry. He is also a graduate of the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) where he received extensive training in cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry and was recognized as a "Preferred LVI Dentist".
Treatments and Services
Our office also uses the latest in dental equipment and technology in order to provide the patient with healthy treatment options and services, including:
- Digital X-Rays
- Preventive Dental Education
- Periodontal (Gum) Treatment & Care
- Mercury Free Dentistry & Safe Removal Protocols
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry
- Custom Smile Design & Makeover
- Tooth Whitening
- Mercury & Metal-Free Restorations
- Full Mouth Reconstruction
- TMJ Evaluation and Treatment
- Peaceful, Non-Toxic Environment
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. Grivas can create the smile of your dreams - just imagine yourself with a beautiful, new, natural looking smile!
Associations & Organizations
Dr. Grivas is associated with a number of prestigious dental organizations, including:
- International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD)
- Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies (LVI)
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
About Dr. Grivas
Dr. Grivas 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 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.
"I enjoy every aspect of what I do," says this leading Sacramento cosmetic dentist. "The blend of art and science satisfies both my academic and creative interest." When not providing such personalized and quality services to his patients, the doctor enjoys collecting, making wine, woodworking and riding his motorcycle. Both he and his cat, Josie, are excited about their expected new addition of a Great Dane puppy.
Our Staff
Our exceptional staff is made up of dedicated, highly-trained, motivated and caring professionals. Our team works together to bring you the highest quality biological dental treatment in a healthy, warm and supportive setting.
We would be honored to add you to our list of satisfied patients and we encourage you to visit Our Office Website, to learn more about Dr. Grivas and the many services and treatments our office offers. 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.
- 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 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've spoken with Dr. Grivas can consider him to be a dedicated, highly trained, experienced and caring holistic dentist. I am impressed with the depth of his knowledge and understanding about the critically important relationship of oral to overall health and his ongoing effort to educate his patients. He also utilizes this knowledge when designing the treatment of his patients.
His concern for his patients health, his ongoing training in holistic, cosmetic, and traditional dentistry; along with his commitment to safely remove amalgam fillings makes him ideally suited to remove and replace them. I am especially impressed with his dedication to mercury safe dentistry as it is such an important part of oral and overall health. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a caring holistic and mercury free dentist.
Dr. Grivas is also a Charter Member of the International Association of Mercury-Safe Dentists (IAMSD) and the prestigious LVI. I suggest you call his office to learn more about him and his approach to mercury free, cosmetic dentistry. When you visit his office, please tell him where you found out about him and say hello to him and his staff for me. Thanks!