What Is Holistic Dentistry?

Holistic dentistry focuses on oral care in terms of how it relates to the overall health of a person. Recent medical studies support a holistic view of dentistry, as gum disease, a dental disorder originating in the mouth, has been linked to heart disease and diabetes. Many dentists who do not use mercury fillings claim to be holistic, but there is more to holistic dentistry than mercury fillings. 

 

 

Fundamental Difference 

 

The most notable distinction between a traditional dentist and a holistic dentist is that a traditional dentist treats symptoms in the teeth and gums with a focus on preventing their reoccurrence. When treating similar symptoms, holistic dentists like our dentists in Canoga Park, seek to understand the underlying problems causing the symptoms. These symptoms may have originated from somewhere in the body apart from the mouth. Holistic dentists work to ensure that dental work done in the mouth positively affects the rest of the body. 

 

 

 

Choosing a Dentist

If you are wondering if a holistic dentist would be an appropriate treatment provider for you, schedule a consultation with our expert in holistic dentistry in Canoga Park. The only way to know if our view of dentistry aligns with yours is to ask questions regarding our approach to treatment and symptom recognition. See if our philosophy of health coincides with yours.