Holistic Dentist In Brooklyn Sheepshead Bay Since 1985
If you've been searching for a biological dentist in Brooklyn who uses biocompatible materials and follows the SMART protocol, you've found one of the very few.
IAOMT Certified Practice
SMART Protocol Mercury Removal
BPA-Free Composites
1 Year Warrenty
Holistic Dentist In Brooklyn
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If you've been looking for a holistic or biological dentist in Brooklyn, you've likely already discovered how rare they are. Most dental offices still use materials and methods that have been standard for decades — even when better, safer alternatives exist. Biological dentistry starts from a different premise: your mouth is connected to the rest of your body, and everything we put in it matters.
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At Bright Smile Design, we've practiced this way for years. We are IAOMT-certified (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology), we follow the SMART protocol for safe mercury amalgam removal, we use BPA-free composites throughout, and we favor biocompatible, metal-free materials in all our restorations. Our Brooklyn practice is one of the only certified biological dental offices in all of South Brooklyn — and for patients who've been searching, that matters.
There is a growing community in Brooklyn — in Midwood, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Park Slope, and surrounding neighborhoods — of patients who want dental care aligned with their broader health philosophy. Many have been driving to Manhattan or other boroughs to find a biological dentist. We're here in South Brooklyn, serving Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, Gravesend, Coney Island, Marine Park, and all surrounding areas.
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IAOMT certification is not easy to obtain and is not held by most dental practices. Our team has completed the required training, follows the protocols, and uses only biocompatible, BPA-free materials. We use 3D CBCT imaging for airway assessment, offer zirconia and ceramic implant options, and approach every treatment plan from the perspective of whole-body health — not just the tooth in front of us. All consultations are free. All work comes with a one-year warranty. We've been in this community since 1985 and have earned the trust of patients who've tried other approaches and needed something better.
What Holistic Dental/Medicine Practitioner Problems Do You Have?
Conventional dental treatments often rely on heavy metals and aggressive techniques that can quietly undermine your immune system over time. Old mercury amalgam fillings expand and contract with temperature changes, creating microscopic cracks in your enamel that allow new decay to develop undetected beneath the surface. Common warning signs include dark margins around old fillings, localized gum swelling, chronic jaw tension (TMJ), or breathing difficulties during sleep.
Standard Dental and corporate dental chains fall short because they don't test for biocompatible materials or evaluate nasal airway connections — two factors critical to your whole-body wellness. Throughout Sheepshead Bay and South Brooklyn, many long-term residents are rightfully concerned about mercury exposure from aging amalgam fillings and are actively seeking safe, proven removal options.
When hidden toxic reactions or restricted airway structures go untreated, the effects reach far beyond your mouth — draining your energy, disrupting your sleep, and compromising your overall health for years to come.
As your trusted holistic dentist in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, we take a whole-body approach to your care. From SMART-protocol mercury amalgam removal to biocompatible restorations and airway-focused evaluations, every treatment decision we make considers your complete health — not just your teeth.
Why Are You Looking for a Holistic Dentist?
Most patients who seek biological dentistry fall into one of a few groups. Some have old metal amalgam fillings and have read about mercury toxicity — or they've been experiencing health symptoms and a functional medicine doctor has suggested safe removal. Some are generally health-conscious and want to ensure that any dental materials they receive are compatible with their body and don't contain BPA, metal, or other substances they want to avoid. Others have had adverse reactions to conventional dental materials in the past and are searching for a more careful approach. Some are following Ayurvedic, naturopathic, or integrative health protocols that include biological dentistry as part of their care plan.
In South Brooklyn, the SMART protocol is particularly relevant. A large portion of long-term residents — especially those over 50 — have multiple old amalgam fillings placed decades ago. Standard removal of these fillings releases a burst of mercury vapor that, without proper protective protocols, is absorbed by the patient, the dentist, and the clinical staff. The IAOMT's SMART protocol eliminates that exposure through a specific set of protective steps. Most dental offices in Brooklyn do not follow this protocol. We do.
Our Holistic Dental Services in Brooklyn
Our safe mercury amalgam removal follows the complete IAOMT SMART protocol: sectioning fillings into chunks rather than grinding, high-volume evacuation, oxygen supplementation, protective coverings, and air filtration — protecting you, our staff, and the environment. This is the only way amalgam should be removed, and we are one of very few Brooklyn practices certified to do it.
Our biocompatible and biomimetic restorations use materials that mimic the natural properties of tooth structure — flex, strength, and aesthetics — without metal, BPA, or other substances patients want to avoid. Biomimetic dentistry also means minimal removal of healthy tooth structure, preserving as much of your natural tooth as possible. For patients with airway problems, sleep apnea, or breathing difficulties that may be contributing to dental problems, our airway-focused orthodontics addresses the root cause — jaw position and airway anatomy — rather than simply straightening teeth. And our metal-free ceramic implants offer a completely non-metallic implant option for patients who want all the benefits of a permanent tooth replacement without any metal in the body.
Two additional technologies set our holistic practice apart. Our LANAP® periodontal regeneration treats gum disease with a laser rather than a scalpel — no cutting, no stitches, and less post-procedure discomfort than traditional gum surgery. For patients concerned about the systemic effects of chronic gum infection, LANAP® is the most biologically conservative way to stop the disease and stimulate true regeneration of the tissue around the tooth. We are one of only a small number of LANAP®-certified practices in all of Brooklyn. Our 3D CBCT imaging gives us a complete view of your jaw, airway, sinuses, and bone structure without the need for multiple 2D X-rays. It allows us to assess airway anatomy for sleep apnea evaluation, plan implant placement with surgical precision, and evaluate jaw joint health — all from a single low-radiation scan. For patients who prefer to minimize radiation exposure while maximizing diagnostic accuracy, CBCT is the right tool.
Metal-Free Ceramic Implants
Airway-Focused Orthodontics
Biocompatible & Biomimetic Restorations
LANAP® Periodontal Regeneration
CALL TODAY (718) 615-2272FOR AN APPOINTMENT
Brooklyn Dentist providing personalized dental services helping patients find ways to achieve the quality care because we put the patient first. For more information about being treated at Bright Smile Design dental offices for LANAP laser periodontal treatment, Dental Implants or Cosmetic Dentistry or if you are interested in a Complimentary Dental Implant consultation, please feel free to contact our doctor, Dr. Alexander Lezhansky DDS today by calling his New York office at 718 615 2272 or make an appointment online now!
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