Holistic Dental Care.
Rather than focusing on illness of the teeth and gums and looking for its causes only in the structures of the teeth and gums, holistic approach to oral health considers the whole person and how he or she interacts with his or her environment. It emphasizes the connection of mouth and the rest of the body systems.
The goal is to achieve maximum well-being, where everything is functioning as one. With Holistic Dentistry people accept that we are not this body part or that body part. Rather a person is a one unit with many inter-related systems.
Heart: It is an established truth (see Dr. Oz-and he knows and repeats this truth) that one can add years to life by proper oral care. Periodontal Disease influences the wellbeing of the distant areas of the body.
Chinese medicine’s meridian Chi system is interrupted by oral infections that may be dismissed as painless thus insignificant. Often, root canal treated teeth, if not healed fully, can be a source of such festering infections.
Toxic materials to some people (i.e. mercury, formalin compounds, chrome-cobalt, and presence of certain plastics) can significantly impact the overall health.
Dr. Sherry Rogers’ book “Detoxify or Die” is an excellent resource to learn more on the issue of Environmental Medicine’s stand on toxic metals in the mouth.
Intestinal issues may show up in the mouth as gum disease. Often both areas need to be addressed before the healing of the periodontal disease can be achieved.
Nutritional fiber supplements in combination with the good probiotic supplement are a great addition to any periodontal disease therapy. The body can turn on itself trying to eliminate toxins. This autoimmune reaction can be seen in the gums of the mouth.
Poor nutrition will impact teeth and gums. Proper Vitamin and Mineral supplementation is a great adjunct to the treatment provided in the holistic dental centre.
Invisible Braces= Invisalign: No metal, No monomer containing plastic (Besphenol A), this functional removable orthodontics are a great tool at our disposal. Invisible braces will improve the smile and the appearance of teeth.
Invisalign will also improve the alignment of teeth which acts as a prevention of periodontal disease. These invisible braces can improve the occlusion, i.e. the way teeth fit together. Often TMJ issues arise from the poor occlusion between upper and lower teeth. Thus the Invisalign can also help the TMJ disorder.
Homeopathy: what a great tool available to us in the treatment of the mouth and teeth. Arnica, Hypericum, Ruta, Bio Chelate, Ledum and other remedies are used regularly in our center.
As you can see, holistic approach to dental care is a very healthy attitude. Please Talk to our office team to find out how we can address some of your dental/oral care needs in a holistic way.
