About Green Dentistry

Green Dentistry is a biological and holistic dental practice at 490 Post St suite 323 in San Francisco's Union Square, founded in 2005. Its stated approach is functional: rather than treating a presenting symptom alone, the practice evaluates the oral microbiome, diet, sleep quality and breathing pattern alongside radiographs and 3D scans, on the premise that oral conditions bear on systemic health. Material selection is deliberate — the practice states it uses non-toxic, biocompatible materials reviewed for safety and efficacy, and works conservatively to preserve existing tooth structure with minimally invasive technique. Recorded work spans biocompatibility testing, zirconia implants, ozone therapy, periodontal therapy, platelet-rich fibrin, cavitation treatment, oral surgery, TMJ and sleep-airway care, veneers, and nutritional and detox counselling. Clinicians here are recorded with the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine.

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Credentialed Clinician

Nammy Patel (DDS)

Certified

IABDM recordverified 30 August 2026

Procedures

Biocompatibility Testing Biocompatible Materials Ozone Therapy Zirconia Dental Implants Cavitation Treatment Nutritional & Detox Counseling Oral Surgery Periodontal Therapy Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Sleep & Airway Dentistry TMJ / TMD Therapy Veneers

Practice Details

Common Questions

What distinguishes a biological dentist from a general dentist at this practice?

The practice describes biological dentistry as looking for the root causes of oral disease rather than treating symptoms in isolation, using non-toxic treatments and biocompatible materials intended to work with the body's own healing processes. It states that a treatment plan is built from the individual patient's health history, and that biological practitioners generally work more with advanced instrumentation, biocompatible materials and oral-systemic considerations.

How does the practice assess oral health before treatment?

Assessment begins with a comprehensive dental examination and hygienist cleaning. The practice states it uses real data — radiographs and 3D scans — to evaluate oral health before and after treatment. Its functional framework also takes account of the oral microbiome, diet, sleep quality and breathing pattern, and it offers detailed oral microbiome testing to identify problem bacteria and inform a treatment plan for the oral ecosystem.

Does this practice remove amalgam fillings, and what materials does it use instead?

Yes. The practice lists SMART amalgam mercury filling removal among its holistic services and names toxic mercury fillings among the conditions it treats. Restorations are placed in composite resin, and the practice states that each material it uses is reviewed and selected for safety and efficacy so it works with the body's natural chemistry. It also publishes a resource page describing the SMART protocol for safe amalgam removal.

What does this practice offer for gum disease and periodontal problems?

Recorded periodontal work includes scaling and root planing, described by the practice as deep cleaning and its principal method for reversing gum disease when detected early at an examination. Ozone therapy is used as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory adjunct. The practice also lists Perio Protect, pinhole gum rejuvenation, Emdogain gum regeneration, laser dentistry and guided biofilm therapy among its gum-health treatments.

Are sleep-disordered breathing and TMJ addressed here?

Both are within the recorded scope. The practice lists sleep apnea treatment and TMJ treatment, and names sleep apnea, TMJ, bruxism and misalignment among the conditions it treats. It also lists bruxism treatment, the Homeoblock orthodontic appliance and craniofacial epigenetics under jaw health, and treats breathing pattern as one of the inputs to its functional assessment.