Use of Bio-Compatible Dental Materials
Let's face it, we live in a toxic world; so you don't want
to add to your toxic load or create more stress for your
immune system through your dentistry. Studies indicate that
at some point at least twenty per cent of dental patients
develop sensitivity to dental material. Your holistic dentist
will have different forms of testing available to ascertain
which materials are suitable for you.
Non-Painful and Natural Treatment of Gum Diseases
In dentistry, the only condition that can strictly speaking
be called a disease is periodontal (gum) disease. The media
has drawn a lot of attention recently to research showing
that bacteria causing gum disease is not only found in the
mouth. The same bacteria can be found in the blood stream
when a patient has gum disease and may also be present in
instances of heart disease.
The mouth is the gateway to the body and a sound oral
environment is a necessary support for a strong heart in a
healthy body. Your gums are the foundation for any dental
treatment. A holistic dentist will always try to implement a
balanced and progressive program for preserving your gums
before recommending a more aggressive approach to your
periodontal care.
Safe Removal of Metal Fillings
It is vital that a strict protocol be followed whenever
metal fillings need to be replaced. This includes tooth
isolation so that no metal particles find themselves in your
mouth or, worse yet, are swallowed. Clean air and oxygen
should be provided for you to breathe, along with any
special filtration and a custom high speed vacuum unit.
Ideally your holistic dentist will also have a filter that
will prevent the metal that has been removed from getting
into the public water system. In our oceans, fourteen per
cent of the pollution is caused by dental metals. Bay Area
dentists are actually required to implement this type of
filtration to protect the waters of San Francisco Bay.
Prevention and Effective Treatment of Bite Problems
and TMJ Problems
Your holistic dentist knows that your mouth is the gateway
to your body, not just internally but structurally as well.
The patient's bite alignment must always be factored into
the total picture of dental treatment, along with specific
concerns like problems with the jaw joint (TMJ). Bite
assessment is important for treatment, not just for the
head and jaw but for the structure of the body as a whole.
Measures to take for bite correction include use of splints
designed with state of the art materials, as well as
muscular adjustments within the mouth. Sometimes your
holistic dentist may coordinate treatment directly with a
chiropractor in order to give you the most positive results.
Your bite must be at its best for the successful outcome to
your dental treatment: a relaxed and happy smile.
Adjunctive Support
Traditionally, dentists have always stressed the importance
of regular brushing and flossing, particularly after eating
sweets, for the maintenance of dental health. Your holistic
dentist may put even more emphasis on the importance of good
dietary habits.
For example, an alkaline, sugar-free diet is an important
adjunct to preventive oral health. It is well known that
sugar contributes to tooth decay. This is because the
bacteria that cause decay easily feed and grow on intake of
sugar. An alkaline diet is also helpful in that the stresses
of our world tend to cause acidity of the saliva, which
affects the health of both teeth and gums. An alkaline diet
keeps the ph of saliva at the proper balance so that the
digestive processes beginning with the mouth will function
optimally. Following some simple dietary guidelines can
minimize and actually eliminate sugar cravings.
Your holistic dentist may also use aids like homeopathics,
which are a powerful support to oral health and dental
treatment. Homeopathic pellets of Aconitum Napellus can be
administered to calm anxiety before treatment. Homeopathic
gels can be used topically after procedures to dissipate the
effects of anesthetics. Others, such as Arnica and
Traumeel, can be applied topically to sore gum tissue.
Cosmetic Bonding for Preservation of Tooth Structure
Metal fillings that are 15-20 years old can create cracks in
your teeth that eventually grow to become fractures. It is
not uncommon to have old fillings stay intact while the
tooth structure crumbles around it. In addition to metal
fillings weakening tooth structure, they stain the
underlying tooth black. It is best to remove old fillings
before the tooth breaks, risking root canals or crowns
and caps.
Through bonding techniques caps or crowns are
sometimes unnecessary, since bonding helps to hold the tooth
together rather than wedge it apart. This strengthening
through bonding allows us to be more conservative and remove
less tooth structure. There are many durable tooth-colored
filling materials available today that support the tooth and
look natural and beautiful.
Products and Education for Eliminating Toxicity from
Your Dental Treatment, Dental Products, Your Home and
Your Environment
Today limiting the damage caused by toxicity is a hidden
determinant to good health. Limiting toxicity may present as
big a challenge as getting proper nutrition. Your body has
the wisdom to convert whatever you feed it into nutrients it
can use, but over time the immune system and organs of the
body may respond to cumulative toxicity by breaking down.
It is important for patients to know about the ingredients
to avoid in toothpaste and mouthwash. There is more and more
availability of organic, effective, good-tasting alternatives for
home dental care. Your holistic dentist can educate you in the
many ways that toxic ingredients can be found in personal care
and cleaning products and even food and medicine.
Learning which ingredients are best avoided and taking the
time to read labels are two ways that we can empower
ourselves and our families to strive for good oral health
and overall well being. Educating and influencing patients
to have a more balanced lifestyle is another of the reasons
why your holistic dentist provides important service to your
community.
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