Dr. Brock Lynn, of Lynn Dental Care, offers general dentistry, periodontics and conscious sedation under one roof, with an emphasis on whole body care. During more than 40 years of practice, his quest for knowledge has allowed him to keep up with the latest advancements to support the oral/systemic link.

Lynn’s father and paternal grandfather were both dentists, as well as uncles that were medical doctors. “I was strongly influenced in the health care field. It was always discussed during family get-togethers,” he says. Although Lynn would eventually follow in his father’s footsteps, during college, he considered careers in medicine and marine biology. After internships in those areas, Lynn chose to pursue dentistry, graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1980 and started practicing general dentistry with his father.

During that time, there was a physician across the hall from their office that incorporated natural health and homeopathy in his care. “He was progressive for the time, and I attended a homeopathy course with him,” Lynn recalls. During the mid-1980s, he wanted to learn more about periodontal disease (inflammation of the gums) and pursued special training, earning board certification in periodontics and dental implants.

His path toward holistic dentistry continued in 1993, when he attended an all-day symposium on the toxicity of mercury. “That’s when I decided to become mercury-free,” he says. Lynn practiced under the name D. Brock Lynn, DDS, MS, for several years and later branded his practice Lynn Dental Care.

During Lynn’s journey, he also got involved with the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, which focuses on the connection between gum inflammation and systemic health. Through them, he also learned about sleep apnea, ozone as a natural disinfectant and the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) protocol developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology.

The doctor also provides restorative dentistry and implants with a holistic focus. Lynn and his team safely remove mercury fillings or metal crowns using SMART protocols that involve a special air filtration system, non-latex rubber dams, charcoal rinses and appropriate draping. The fillings or crowns are replaced with either non-metal, tooth-colored fillings and biocompatible composite resins, or zirconia crowns and ceramic implants.

For surgical procedures, Lynn uses platelet-rich fibrin, in which a patient’s own blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge. The platelets are separated and used in implant placement, bone grafting and cavitation surgery to help promote faster healing and increase blood supply.

To combat bacteria and viruses, Lynn uses ozone to clean the dental water lines. Patients use ozonated water as a pre-rinse prior to receiving services, and it is also used in the water spray. “Patients are getting an ozone lavage because it’s in the ultrasonic cleaners that our hygienists use. We also have units that generate ozone gas to disinfect deeper and closer to nerve cavities. Ozone also helps prevent tooth sensitivity.”

While many people focus on caring for their teeth, gum health is sometimes neglected. Lynn notes that gum disease plays an important role in oral systemic health. “Our mouths are a huge surface area of a vascular bed. A lot of blood is circulated through the mouth. Gum disease causes bacteria that enters tissue and the bloodstream, which can cause inflammation associated with systemic problems such as cardiovascular disease. There’s strong evidence that oral mouth bacteria have been found in biopsied plaque taken from people that passed away from heart attacks.”

Periodontal disease can be prevented by regular teeth cleanings and treating gum disease. Lynn also uses the laser-assisted new attachment procedure, a non-invasive way to treat gum disease.

A quest for knowledge is what led Lynn to evolve his practice toward whole body dentistry, and that intellectual curiosity continues to drive him. “In this field, there’s always something coming on the horizon that’s faster, better and smarter. I’m always looking forward to these advancements to offer to patients.”

Lynn Dental Care is located at 6190 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy., Ste. 900, in Dallas. For more information, call 972-934-1400 or visit LynnDentalCare.com.