About Integrative Dentistry of Livermore

S. Ward Eccles, D.D.S., Inc. is a holistic and biological dental practice on Fenton Street in Livermore, California, serving patients from Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, the East Bay and beyond. The office has emphasized toxic-free, health-centered dentistry for over 40 years, treating the mouth as part of one system rather than an isolated set of teeth. Treatment is built around a conservative, adhesive philosophy: the stated goal is to conserve as much natural tooth structure as possible, restoring and reconstructing decayed or fractured teeth by bonding to the remaining structure and strengthening it, with layering techniques that reduce internal stresses, rather than grinding a tooth down for a crown. The practice uses biocompatible and environmentally conscious materials, performs safe removal of mercury amalgam fillings, and offers ozone therapy, non-surgical gum therapy, cavitation surgery, TMJ therapy and material compatibility testing prior to placement.

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Credentialed Clinician

S. Ward Eccles

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IAOMT recordverified 22 October 2026

Procedures

Biocompatible Materials Biomimetic Inlays Biomimetic Onlays Cracked Tooth Treatment Ozone Therapy SMART Amalgam Removal Cavitation Treatment Fluoride-Free Prophylaxis TMJ / TMD Therapy Veneers

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Common Questions

What does this practice's conservative approach mean for a cracked or broken-down tooth?

Rather than reducing a tooth for a crown, the office restores and reconstructs decayed or fractured teeth by bonding to the remaining tooth structure and strengthening it, reinforcing cracks that result from normal stress release. Bonded composite resin is layered using techniques that reduce internal stresses. The practice states that major through-and-through cracks do need strengthening, preferably with a conservative or full-coverage crown.

How is mercury amalgam removal handled here?

The office uses mercury-free, non-toxic filling materials and performs safe removal of amalgam fillings. Its stated reason for strict removal practices is the large volume of mercury vapor released during the removal process, which it treats as a priority to control. Replacement materials named are resin composite, zirconia and gold, with no mercury, palladium or nickel.

How is periodontal disease treated without surgery?

The office treats gum infection systemically and non-surgically, on the stated position that surgery does not resolve the underlying cause of infection. Pockets are deep cleaned and irrigated at each cleaning or root planing appointment with natural antimicrobials including ozone therapy, to reduce bacteria entering the bloodstream through bleeding gums and to decrease inflammation.

Does the practice see children, and does it place amalgam or metal crowns in them?

The practice is family-oriented and sees patients of all ages, preferring a child's first visit before age two. It states that most children tolerate treatment without nitrous oxide, and that it does not introduce mercury amalgam fillings or metal crowns in children.