Portland Holistic Dentist
Testimonials

Yes. Every review displayed on this page is sourced directly from Google, Healthgrades, or was submitted by a patient to the practice. Reviews pulled from Google are verified by Google's own platform, which requires a Google account and confirms the reviewer had a real interaction with the business.

Blodgett Dental Care maintains a 5.0 rating on Google across a significant volume of patient reviews — an unusual distinction for any dental practice, and one that has been sustained over many years, not achieved through a brief campaign. The practice does not purchase reviews, does not use review-gating to filter negative feedback, and does not offer incentives in exchange for reviews.

If you'd like to verify independently, you can search "Blodgett Dental Care reviews" directly on Google or visit the practice's Google Business Profile. You can also read additional patient testimonials on the website.

This is one of the most common questions patients bring to Blodgett Dental Care — and the honest answer is: the research is contested, but the patient outcomes Dr. Blodgett sees clinically are consistent. Patients who come in with chronic fatigue, autoimmune flares, unexplained inflammation, or systemic symptoms frequently have root canal-treated teeth that harbor residual anaerobic bacterial infection — infection that is invisible on standard dental x-rays but visible on cone beam CT imaging.

Root canal-treated teeth are, by definition, dead tissue. No other area of medicine intentionally leaves necrotic tissue in the body. The concern is not that every root canal causes illness — it's that a root canal that harbors chronic low-grade infection can sustain systemic inflammatory burden over years or decades, contributing to conditions that are difficult to trace back to their source.

Many patients in these testimonials describe dramatic health improvements — resolution of fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations, and autoimmune symptoms — after safe root canal removal. These are not cherry-picked outcomes. They are the consistent clinical experience Dr. Blodgett documents across hundreds of cases.

If you have root canal-treated teeth and unexplained systemic symptoms, a consultation about safe root canal removal may be worth exploring. Cone beam CT imaging can help identify whether active infection is present.

For patients with complex biological dental needs, the answer is consistently yes — and the reason is straightforward: this level of care is genuinely rare. Biological dentistry that combines SMART mercury removal, ceramic implants, cavitation surgery, LANAP laser treatment, ozone therapy, PEMF, IV vitamin C, and red light therapy under one roof — with a dentist who has 25 years of focused experience — does not exist in most cities.

Out-of-state patients who appear in these testimonials traveled from New York, Los Angeles, Texas, Michigan, Indiana, Maine, and Minnesota. Common patterns in their experiences:

• Care coordination before arrival — questions answered by phone or email, treatment plan and cost communicated in advance
• Treatment completed efficiently over one or two visits, often accomplishing what multiple local practices could not
• A practice environment patients describe as more like a wellness spa than a dental office — massage chairs, red light therapy, tea service, calm atmosphere
• Genuine follow-up care and accessibility after returning home

Portland is also a genuinely excellent city to visit. The dental tourism section of this site includes recommendations for where to stay, where to eat, and what to do while you're here. Most patients who make the trip say they'd do it again without hesitation.

Cavitations are areas of incomplete bone healing in the jaw — most commonly at the sites of previous tooth extractions, particularly wisdom teeth. The bone appears intact on a standard x-ray but contains dead or poorly vascularized tissue that can harbor anaerobic bacteria and produce biotoxins that enter the systemic circulation.

Cavitation surgery involves debriding and cleaning these areas of dead bone to allow proper healing. Done correctly, it can dramatically reduce systemic inflammatory burden. Done incorrectly — or not at all — it can leave a chronic infection source that contributes to fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune symptoms, and other conditions for years.

Patients travel to Dr. Blodgett specifically for cavitation surgery because:

• He uses cone beam CT imaging to identify cavitations that standard x-rays miss
• He uses ozone therapy to sterilize the surgical site during and after the procedure
• Pre- and post-operative support includes PEMF, infrared therapy, IV vitamin C, and PRF to accelerate healing and reduce inflammation
• He has performed this procedure hundreds of times and has documented clinical outcomes across a large patient population

Read more about cavitation treatment at Blodgett Dental Care, including the surgical protocol and what to expect.

Healthy skepticism is appropriate — and encouraged. If you read a patient saying their heart palpitations resolved after a root canal was removed, or that their energy returned after cavitation surgery, it's reasonable to ask: how do we know the dental treatment caused that? Could it be placebo? Could it be coincidence?

These are fair questions. What we can say honestly is:

• These outcomes are documented across hundreds of patients, not a handful of anecdotes
• The biological mechanisms connecting chronic oral infection to systemic inflammation are well-established in peer-reviewed literature — the connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease is mainstream medicine at this point
• The oral-body connections Dr. Blodgett works with — including chronic infection and mercury exposure — are increasingly recognized by integrative and functional medicine practitioners
• Multiple patients who appear in these testimonials are themselves medical professionals — including MDs, health coaches, and practitioners — who evaluated the clinical rationale before pursuing care

We're not asking anyone to believe without evidence. We're inviting you to start with a consultation, see what the imaging shows, and make an informed decision from there. That is exactly what Dr. Blodgett would want you to do.

The right questions to ask any biological or holistic dentist before committing to care:

• Do you use mercury amalgam fillings? Dr. Blodgett has never used amalgam in his practice.
• What materials do you use for restorations and implants? At BDC, all materials are 100% metal-free and biocompatible — including ceramic (zirconia) implants, not titanium.
• Are you SMART-certified for mercury removal? Dr. Blodgett uses the full IAOMT SMART protocol for safe amalgam removal.
• Do you use ozone therapy? Yes — in fillings, surgical sites, and as a standalone treatment for infection.
• Do you use cone beam CT imaging? Yes — standard at BDC for identifying cavitations and issues invisible on conventional x-rays.
• Can you treat complex cases involving multiple issues? Yes — BDC routinely coordinates mercury removal, cavitation surgery, implant placement, and restorative work in a single sequenced plan.

The best way to evaluate fit is the New Patient Experience — a comprehensive consultation in which Dr. Blodgett reviews your full health history, evaluates your oral environment, and discusses your goals without pressure. Many patients who were uncertain before the consultation leave knowing exactly what they want to do next.

Mercury amalgam fillings release mercury vapor continuously — at low levels under normal conditions, and at much higher levels during chewing, grinding, brushing, and especially during removal if not done correctly. Improper removal can expose the patient to a significant mercury vapor spike that is absorbed through the lungs and stored in body tissues.

The SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) protocol — developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) — uses a specific sequence of protections to minimize patient exposure during removal. At Blodgett Dental Care, this includes:

• Rubber dam isolation to prevent amalgam particles from entering the mouth or airway
• Copious water irrigation and high-volume evacuation during removal
• Sectioning the filling into chunks rather than grinding it down
• Air filtration and personal protective equipment for the clinical team
• Supplemental oxygen for the patient during the procedure
• Nutritional and detoxification support before and after removal

Patients travel for this because most dentists — even those who claim to do "mercury-safe" removal — do not follow the full SMART protocol. When mercury exposure is a health concern, the quality of the removal protocol matters as much as the decision to remove. Learn more about our SMART mercury removal protocol.

New patients consistently describe being surprised by what the first visit feels like. Before any treatment discussion, Dr. Blodgett conducts a thorough review of your health history — not just your dental history, but your full medical background, current symptoms, and health goals. This is not a standard intake. It's a conversation that often surfaces connections patients have never heard from a dentist before.

The New Patient Experience also includes:

• Cone beam CT 3D imaging to evaluate jaw bone health, identify hidden infections, and assess areas not visible on conventional x-rays
• Comprehensive gum health evaluation
• Oral cancer screening
• A full review of existing dental materials and their biological implications
• A custom treatment plan with full cost transparency — no surprises

Multiple patients in these testimonials describe the first visit as one of the most thorough medical consultations they've ever had — dental or otherwise. You will not be pressured into anything. You'll leave understanding your mouth and your options clearly. Read more about the New Patient Experience at BDC.

Blodgett Dental Care is an out-of-network provider. This means the practice does not bill insurance directly, but many patients are able to submit claims to their PPO insurance for partial reimbursement depending on their plan and the specific procedures performed.

The honest context: insurance companies determine what gets reimbursed based on cost minimization, not clinical best practices. Biological and biological-adjacent procedures — including ceramic implants over titanium, ozone therapy, cone beam imaging, and PEMF — are often not covered or partially covered because they cost more than the conventional alternatives insurance prefers. That is a reflection of insurance priorities, not the clinical value of the treatment.

At BDC, full cost transparency is provided before any treatment begins. Financing options are available for patients who need them. Many patients who have traveled from out of state describe the investment as "absolutely worth it" given the outcomes they achieved — outcomes that often eliminated the need for ongoing treatment at conventional practices.