Hi adimaria,

Dr Shankland is an expert in the dental field, especially when it comes to NICO and ATN. Integrative (some Biological) Dentists from all over the country have studied under him to learn how to perform "A Traumatic" oral surgery. When doing this type of surgery, excessive force is never used, operatory conditions are very sterile and the patients overall wellbeing both during and after surgery is of the utmost importance. He has been shunned and mistreated by many of his peers in the conventional dental community because he does not conform to the cookie cutter dentistry that so many continue to practice long after they graduate dental school. He is more respected by the medical community because of his outspoken concerns about the connection between dentistry and medicine.

Dr Shankland is not a quack at all and he did have his license temporarily suspended, which is not an uncommon incident for any healthcare professional that does not conform to the system of things. That would not deter me from consulting him......because I have the knowledge of what typically goes on from the other side of the chair.

He would be the one to answer your questions properly. Would it be a hardship for you to travel to Ohio?

Bryanna


QUOTE=adimaria;629868]Thanks for responding. If in fact it is NICO, would the Gabapentin have helped? In addition, she said she wouldn't do the surgery. She referred me to Dr. Shankland that is based out of Ohio and I saw that he was considered a quack and on suspension for 5 years. This is why I feel so confused. I have 2 possible diagnosis. Both terrible...ATN or NICO. No one knows the exact source, both are dangerous to investigate and attempt surgeries etc. I wish I could find a Dentist, Oral Surgeon that is competent or has knowledge of both. Perhaps, he could steer me in the right direction. The holistic dentist wants me to have a 3-D scan I believe.

I also have another question. I was told that the trigeminal nerve endings are underneath the teeth. Is this correct? If so, what happens if I have another tooth that has problems that the dentist can't see. I was told there is slight decay under another tooth. Could this cause additional problems if it is ATN. And if the drill can irritate the nerve affecting the trigeminal nerve. Why doesn't this affect all of us at some point. Thanks again for your response.[/QUOTE]