Minimally Invasive Dentistry
At Dr. Sharon Dickerson’s holistic dental practice, we prioritize preserving your natural tooth structure through education, prevention, and minimally invasive care. When restoration is needed, we use advanced technologies like Solea laser, Bioclear, ozone therapy, and digital X-rays to support your overall health and restore aesthetics—without aggressive drilling or unnecessary intervention.
What is Minimally Invasive Dentistry?
Minimally invasive dentistry focuses on preventing problems before they start and preserving as much of your natural tooth as possible. Instead of relying on drills and traditional methods, it uses advanced tools and gentle techniques to treat issues with the least amount of intervention.
Advanced Technologies
Dr. Sharon Dickerson invests in leading-edge dental technology to ensure your care is as comfortable, precise, and conservative as possible.
- Solea laser: a state-of-the-art dental laser that replaces drills and scalpels for many procedures—like cavity preparation, gum contouring, crown lengthening, and frenectomies—offering precise, gentle treatment with little to no pain.
- Bioclear: a minimally invasive form of restoration that uses an innovative technique to effectively treat black triangles, cavities, and aesthetic concerns, while preserving the organic tooth structure and delivering natural-looking results.
- Ozone therapy: a powerful yet gentle way to reduce bacteria, support healing, and calm inflammation. Whether we’re treating early-stage decay, gum concerns, or sensitivity, this natural therapy allows us to intervene early—often avoiding more invasive procedures down the road.
- Digital X-Rays and 3D imaging: technology that uses up to 90% less radiation while delivering highly detailed imagery. This allows for earlier detection of potential concerns, supporting a more conservative approach to care. By identifying issues before they progress, we can preserve natural tooth structure and customize treatment to each patient’s unique needs.
Minimally Invasive VS Standard Dentistry
Minimally invasive dentistry emphasizes prevention, early detection, and conservative treatment. It uses advanced tools and techniques to preserve as much of the natural tooth structure as possible and reduce discomfort. Standard dentistry often treats issues at a more advanced stage, which can require removing more of the healthy tooth to restore function.
Both aim for long-term health—but minimally invasive care prioritizes doing so as gently, proactively, and conservatively as possible.
Our Holistic Commitment
At Dr. Sharon Dickerson’s practice, we’re dedicated to preserving your natural teeth through a holistic, minimally invasive approach that supports your overall health. Our team stays at the forefront of biocompatible materials and gentle techniques—like Solea laser, Bioclear, and ozone therapy—to ensure your care is as conservative and body-friendly as possible.
If you’re looking for dental treatment that respects both your wellness and your smile, schedule a consultation today and experience the difference of truly holistic, minimally invasive dentistry.
Minimally Invasive Dentistry FAQs
- Preserves as much of the natural tooth structure as possible, which vastly minimizes the risk of nerve damage and/or tooth loss
- Often less expensive than more invasive reconstruction (e.g., a dental crown)
- Regularly used as a means of treating dental caries/cavities at early stages, thus preventing progressive levels of decay that may have required more complex treatment if left unattended
- Improved comfort during dental procedures as a result of more gentle treatment (less drilling)
- Supportive method of care for those patients seeking a trauma/anxiety-informed approach to their dentistry
Methods of dentistry considered to be more invasive are procedures that involve the manipulation of the gum tissues, extraction or implantation of teeth, and degradation of the natural tooth structure to a significant degree. While these methods of dental care are sometimes necessary, Dr. Dickerson first performs a comprehensive diagnosis to determine if a more subtle approach may be viable. The goal is to address the root cause of disharmony in the mouth while inflicting the least amount of trauma to the oral and systemic environment.
Depending on the severity of diagnosis, some form of drilling may still be necessary in minimally invasive care. However, the goal is to preserve as much of the natural tooth structure as possible. Therefore, any grinding or drilling would be done with a very conservative approach.
- Bioclear – a cutting-edge technique used for smile rejuvenation and treatment of black triangles
- Bite Rejuvenation – this unique approach to TMJ and jaw disharmony requires no surgical manipulation
- Advanced X-Ray Imaging – used to pinpoint diagnosis and target care
- Dental Microscope – our state-of-the-art Global A-Series Dental Microscope allows Dr. Dickerson to diagnose and treat patients with enhanced precision
- Laser Dentistry – allows for precise and gentle care that often minimizes the need for anesthesia or drilling
“I came here for my first holistic dental treatment with Dr. Dickerson, and I’ll never go back to a traditional dentist again! The experience was amazing—Dr. Dickerson and the staff were incredibly caring, the environment was calming, and the focus on whole-body health really sets this place apart. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a more natural and supportive approach to dental care.”