Dentist Bio
I was born to a dentist and became one myself when I graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2005. Shortly after my second son was born, our young family desired a change of scenery from the pace and congestion of southern California and moved up to the lovely PNW in 2011.
Where I come from
For nearly 19 years, I practiced what would be considered “conventional dentistry”: drill n’ fill, fix up broken and decayed teeth, crowns, bridges, implants, braces. What you would find at most dental offices.
A couple years ago, my wife mentioned holistic dentistry. I quietly rejected it with my often-used excuse “Hmm, I’ll have to look into that when I have time.” About a year ago, I began to experience some signs that my health was not right. It seemed more significant that the little issues that come along with creeping close to 50.
How I got here
So my journey began
And what a blessing it has been! The research I’ve been doing has opened my eyes to the many factors that are contributing to my diminished health. It has also shown me how many contributing factors are in my own mouth!
I had known since dental school that my TMJ was not right–and that it had something to do with the orthodontics I had gone through as a child. I have attended some world-class dental teaching institutions, but I never did anything about this issue because I had never found a solution that made enough sense that I would risk going from my known symptoms to the unknown. Well, the solution for this issue is elegantly simple. As with most things of worth in this life, it’s not a quick fix; it’s going to take time and effort. But the human body is a marvelous wonder and capable of much if we care for its needs.
One example (of a few)
This is my passion and my focus
Identifying all the oral contributions that are limiting your health potential. Then supporting you on a journey toward RESTORATION. Starting with your mouth, and extending to whatever limits are reached by the oral factors.
It has been a most rewarding experience for me. My hope is that you will find a warm, non-judgmental, inviting office where the complexities of your issues can be simplified into manageable and actionable plans, tailored to your conditions and tolerances. And if you are in perfect health (yay!) and simply want to experience a holistic and biological dental experience that is gentle and respectful, please consider finding your new dental home at RESTORATION DENTISTRY.
