Dr. Nicole Mariano - Tribury Dental
Tribury Dental is a holistic dental practice located in Middlebury, Connecticut, serving patients from the surrounding communities of Watertown, Naugatuck, Southbury, Prospect, Oakville, and Cheshire. The practice is led by Dr. Nicole Mariano, who identifies as a holistic dentist and takes a whole-body approach to oral health, emphasizing the connection between the mouth and overall physical wellbeing.
Services offered include safe mercury amalgam removal using the SMART protocol, TMJ/TMD treatment, BioRejuvenation dentistry, the VIVOS airway and jaw development system, and the BioClear filling technique. The practice describes its treatments as utilizing non-toxic materials and gentle methods. New patients are offered an initial 90-minute assessment as part of a structured onboarding process the practice calls its “Dental Fitness Program.”
Of particular relevance to those seeking non-toxic dental care, Dr. Mariano holds IAOMT SMART certification and is a member of the IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology). The practice explicitly follows the SMART protocol for amalgam removal, which is designed to minimize mercury exposure for the patient, the dental team, and clinical staff during the removal process. The website describes the protocol as including the use of oxygen, a dental dam, full-body covering, activated charcoal, and an air filtration system. Dr. Mariano is also a graduate of the Texas Center for Occlusal Studies (listed on the site as the Stewart Center of Occlusal Studies) and holds a BioClear certification and VIVOS provider status.
Tribury Dental sees patients of all ages, as the practice describes itself as offering holistic dentistry for the whole family. No mention of virtual consultations is made on the website. The practice works with dental insurance and assists patients in filing claims; for those without insurance, it accepts CareCredit, cash, checks, and credit cards. Appointments can be requested through the online form at triburydental.com or by calling the office directly.