In every treatment offered in his office, Dr. Chang consistently integrates holistic principles with conventional dentistry. For instance, he practices based off the Huggins Protocol in all surgical procedures including tooth extractions and cavitation surgery. (“Cavitation” refers to a hole in the jawbone, usually following an extraction, which has not healed properly.) It includes IV vitamin C, acupressure, a thorough removal of the periodontal ligament and diseased bone and disallows the use of bone grafting materials from other humans or animals.
Dr. Chang then adds his personal touches with ozone to enhance healing, reduce discomfort and support an overall recovery. For example, a wisdom tooth extraction scar might cause a heart arrhythmia or chronic lower-back pain. Ozone therapy greatly reduces pain when applied to an extraction site before the procedure. It can reduce pain and inflammation by as much as 50%. Ozone also kills viruses, bacteria, fungi, molds and parasites far better than bleach and it is compatible with the body’s cells.
Dr. Chang also incorporates a process called L-PRF, or leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin, with all of his extractions. L-PRF is a substance extracted directly from the patient’s own blood, and placed into the socket of the extracted tooth for the primary purpose of expedited and increased healing.