Dr. Lebo's Approach

I believe in a straightforward approach to dentistry. First, I conduct a thorough examination, and then I openly communicate with my patients. My goal is to explain the diagnosis, present various treatment options, and discuss the associated risks and benefits using language that everyone can understand. I take pleasure in visually sharing patients' X-rays and intra-oral photos, allowing them to see and understand the findings firsthand.

When it comes to your dental care, I strive to remain unbiased. Ultimately, it is your mouth, your health, your time, and your money. Shouldn't the decision-making process also be yours? My role is to provide you with sufficient information so that you can make a decision that aligns with your lifestyle, addresses your concerns, and helps you achieve your goals.

Why Holistic Dentistry

Holistic dental practice is constructed upon the following principles:

Do No Harm
Never treat when you can prevent or heal instead
When you must treat, provide technical excellence using minimally invasive methods and non-toxic materials
Employ safeguards to protect against exposure to known toxins like mercury
Use treatments that stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal

Biocompatibility Testing

Environmental sensitivity or allergy is a well know immune system phenomenon that may cause problems throughout the body. You can be sensitive to food, you can be sensitive to chemicals in the environment, and you can be sensitive to the materials used to restore your teeth.

Most dentists believe that if a material carries an FDA “Seal of Approval” that it is safe and effective for everyone. However, the approval process for dental materials has very little to do with long-term safety.

Rather, the process focuses on esthetics of the product, its strength and durability when placed in the mouth and its ease of use by the dentist. When appropriate or when requested, I may refer patients to utilize the Clifford Materials Reactivity Testing (CMRT) to help identify which of the 6300 available dental products are best tolerated by their immune system. The Clifford Test may be useful for any patient who desires the peace of mind that comes from knowing the dental materials placed in their mouth will be well tolerated by their immune system. In addition, several groups of people may derive special benefits from the added safety of materials reactivity testing:

People with a history of dental material compatibility problems
People with severe immune system compromise
People with identified autoimmune diseases or conditions
People with endocrine, liver or kidney problems
People with environmental illness
People with severe allergies
People with known sensitivity to jewelry, watchbands, clothing fasteners
People who receive daily doses of numerous medications
People facing high-cost, complex dental restoration
People previously treated by multiple unrelated healthcare professionals