You were told the next step is gum surgery.
You want a second conversation first, one that looks at diet, nutrition and what is driving the problem before anything gets cut.
Biological dentistry in the South Hills
Dentistry that looks past the tooth.
Tooth decay and gum disease often reflect what is happening in the rest of your body. Dr. Mark Buzzatto pairs mercury-free, metal-free and fluoride-free dentistry with nutrition and naturopathic care, so you can work on the cause and not just the cavity.
Mercury, metal and fluoride free
IAOMT member
Board certified naturopathic physician
Inside outA healthy tooth moves mineral-rich fluid outward through tiny tubules.
Root causeDiet and nutrition shape how well that flow keeps up.
Sound familiar?
You want a dentist who asks why.
Most people find nutraDentist after something at another office did not sit right. Here is what brings them in.
You have silver fillings and questions about them.
You want them handled by an office that does not use amalgam at all and follows a full safety protocol when it comes out.
The dental chair makes you nervous.
Relaxing music, calming essential oils and a doctor who walks you through your own photos make a real difference.
You feel rushed into treatment.
Here, every option gets explained, your questions are welcome, and your wishes for your care are respected.
Three paths of care, one office
Your mouth, your gut and the rest of you.
Dental care, naturopathic support and a detox spa under one roof in Summerfield Commons.
Biological Dentistry
Everyday dental care using biocompatible materials and no metals or fluoride.
- Holistic cleanings and exams
- Ceramic-based resin fillings
- Safe mercury amalgam removal
- Crowns, bridges, dentures and aligners
Naturopathic and Gut Health
Testing and nutrition support led by a board certified naturopathic physician and a gut health specialist.
- Gut microbiome testing
- Hair mineral analysis
- Food allergy testing
- Whole food supplementation
Spa and Detox
Relaxing therapies that many patients add before or after their dental visits.
- Salt therapy (halotherapy)
- Clearlight infrared sauna
- Red light therapy
- Chromotherapy
DDS · IBDM · NMD · CCWFNDr. Mark Buzzatto
Meet Dr. Mark
A dentist who is also a naturopathic physician.
Dr. Mark H. Buzzatto earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Temple University and has spent decades in biologically based dentistry. He is a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician, a Certified Clinician in Whole Food Nutrition, and a member of the IAOMT and the Weston A. Price Foundation.
“It is very well established now that there is a metabolic reason not only for tooth decay but periodontal disease.”Dr. Mark Buzzatto
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His most famous advice
Instead of a little sugar every day, enjoy your treats on one day a week. Your body gets six days to regroup, and you still get to enjoy life.
Safe mercury amalgam removal
Old silver fillings, removed with care.
About half of a silver amalgam filling is mercury, and drilling one out creates mercury vapor. nutraDentist follows the IAOMT safe removal protocol to limit that exposure for you, the doctor and the team.
1
Keep the air clean
High-tech air purifiers with tubes placed by your mouth pull vapor and particles out of the room.
2
Barrier protection
A rubber dam keeps amalgam debris away from the tissues of your mouth.
3
Suction
High volume evacuation removes vapor and particles right at the tooth.
4
Keeping it cool
Purified water lowers the temperature while the filling comes out.
5
Cut and chunk
The filling is removed in fewer, larger pieces so less mercury escapes.
No amalgam, metals or fluoride are used at nutraDentist. Fillings are a biocompatible ceramic-based resin, and many patients follow removal with a session in the office's Clearlight infrared sauna.
How Removal WorksWhat patients say
Patients describe it as part of the family.
Reviews come back to the same three things again and again.
Calm for nervous patients
People who dread the dentist talk about feeling relaxed from the moment they walk in.
Time to explain everything
Dr. Mark reviews your photos with you and makes sure you understand the why behind every step.
Respect for your wishes
Families looking to limit chemical exposure say their choices are honored, not argued with.
Before your first visit
The questions everyone asks.
Still wondering about something? Text the office at 412-831-9700. The team is happy to talk through your dental and health needs.
Office hours
- Monday
- 7:30am to 4:00pm
- Tuesday
- 7:30am to 4:00pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Thursday
- 7:30am to 4:00pm
Do you take insurance?
nutraDentist is a fee for service, out of network provider. If your dental insurance allows out of network providers, the office will submit the claim for you and the reimbursement goes directly to you.
Do you have payment plans?
Yes. nutraDentist partners with CareCredit to help make comprehensive treatment possible.
What filling material do you use?
A biocompatible ceramic-based resin. No metals or fluorides are used at nutraDentist, and the team is happy to talk through natural alternatives based on your needs.
When should my child first see the dentist?
Around age 2, or sooner if you notice a concern. You are welcome to bring your little one along to your own cleaning so they get comfortable, and they may even get a ride in the chair.
Do you take walk-ins?
No. To become a new patient, call or text the office and the team will help you get started.
Why do you use essential oils?
Essential oils help create the relaxing atmosphere of the office. They are also used in the treatment room and offered as part of home care.