Biological Dentistry or Holistic Dentistry
Not just when you speak, does your mouth have a lot to say. Your mouth actually can tell us a lot about your overall health. Thats because your mouth and the rest of your body are inextricably linked. While it's true that the eyes are said to be the windows to the soul, your mouth actually serves as a huge window to your complete body. Every biological system is interrelated, and we are gradually coming to comprehend how each component of the human body impacts the others. Looking inside someone's mouth and teeth might reveal a lot about them.
One of the many significant features of the study of biological dentistry is how the mouth is viewed as a component of total health. Clean teeth, a charming smile, and minty fresh breath have long been the hallmarks of dentistry, and biological dentists want to provide you with all of that and much more. They also employ a wholistic strategy to help you achieve a sparkling smile and tartar-free teeth.
What is Biological Dentistry:
It can be challenging to define and classify biological dentistry. Even while any dentist can obtain official certification as a biological dentist, biological dentistry frequently revolves more on a particular mindset and outlook. Functional, integrative, and even holistic dentistry have also been used to describe biological dentistry.
The goal of biological dentistry, according to the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, is to treat the patient as a whole, "body, mind, spirit, and mouth," by collaborating with medical professionals and functional practitioners. They wish to put an end to the "we vs. them" mentality that specialization in medicine frequently fosters and collaborate as a team for the sake of their patients as a whole. They are committed to offering morally upstanding care that puts the needs of each patient first. Every patient has unique needs and health issues, thus there is no "one size fits all" solution in dentistry.
Biological dentists examine the complete body to identify the root reasons of dental problems as well as any prospective health disorders that may arise as a result of these dental issues. They then seek to address both cause and effect. The objective of a biological dentist is for every patient to be at their very best health-wise as it relates to having outstanding oral health.
Holistic dental treatment
We as biological dentists aspire to combine certain biophysical concepts with conventional, "clinical" dentistry which may, include herbal treatments, traditional Chinese medicine, essential oils, nutritional supplements just to name a few.
We hope to assist patients by treating them with the aim to contribute to their recovery from overall health issues which may have started in the mouth.
As a Biological dentistry we place a strong emphasis on energy, often focusing on the energy that links the body's bones, glands, joints, muscles, nerves, and organs to the teeth. Additionally,we think about how and why this energy may cause harm to the body.
Dr. Astrid Sand, a biological dentist, typically combines more conventional science and dentistry with healing treatments like laser , ozone, prf, nutritional and diet recommendations, aswell as essential oils etc. She is open to patients having supplemental treatments like acupuncture, electromagnetics, energy, homeopathy, light, muscle testing, just to name a few. There are many advance techniques like pulsed electromagnetic frequency to reduce inflammation or red light treatment to improve blood circulation. A very important part is grounding which Dr Sand often recommends.
4 most important Dental toxins
Biological dentists make an effort to operate their practices with non-toxic methods and supplies. They also seek to cleanse the body and mouth through a more herbal & nutritional aproach, particularly when exposed from any past toxins that may have been introduced from past dental procedures.
The idea is to resolve some of the problems that could be troubling the patients health by assisting the body's detoxification processes. The goal of biological dentists is to aid the body's inherent capacity for self-healing.
The four most significant sources of potential toxin exposure can come from: lesions within the jaw bone, metal fillings, fluoride, and root canals.
- What are Lesions within the jaw bone? Lesions within the jaw bone are a major problem that biological dentists hope to address. These tiny holes in the jaw bone are typically the result of a previous tooth extraction that wasn't done correctly, or didn't heal well, or both. They are frequently discovered where wisdom teeth have been extracted. These holes can become filled with fatty cells, bacteria, fungi and infections. They might cause an infection, which would damage the nearby bone. Biological dentists strive to restore and clean the area by getting rid of the germs, dead cells, and other toxins.
- Fluoride toxins
Many dentists have long relied on fluoride treatments and rinses. However, a lot of biological dentists do not like the use of fluoride, due to the fact that fluoride is neither a mineral found in teeth nor a nutrient that may in any way aid in body function. - Toxic fillings
You know, those "silver" metal fillings. They contain only a very small amount of silver, if any at all. They may also be harmful as about half of the mercury used to make metal fillings is coupled with copper, tin, and that trace amount of silver. Mercury is a heavy metal that can harm the body in various ways, particularly the brain. Because of this, biological dentists not only avoid using metal fillings, but prefer to see them removed from patients mouths. Therefore, one of the primary goals of biological dentistry is the removal and replacement of metal fillings. - Root Canal Extractions
A root canal is a procedure used to prevent the extraction of a damaged or unhealthy tooth. Conventional dentistry reach the tooth's root many layers deep inside your tooth, below the enamel and dentin, hence the term "root canal." The pulp is removed, and the space in the root is filled. The Mayo Clinic and a well-known dentist originally warned about the risks of root canals as early as 1910, these are still often performed more than a century later. Biological dentists however will not execute them and will often suggest different and nontoxic options.
Mouth-Body Relationship
As already noted, biological dentists consider the mouth to be a vital link between the body as a whole. The mouth is one of your body's key administrative centers, although no biological system is entirely independent. This has a variety of effects on your health.
For instance, your mouth is now home to several germs. These bacteria can affect your health throughout your entire body because your mouth connects your head to your toes. Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, issues during pregnancy, respiratory illnesses, and pneumonia can all be brought on by oral bacteria.
The neurological and lymphatic systems can also be impacted by dental issues. This is due to the fact that your tonsils and lymphatic system are typically where your teeth drain. Everything above that point becomes blocked up as well if there is an issue in your mouth that impacts that drainage; it's similar to a traffic jam. Consequently, your brain lymph cannot adequately drain, which could result in memory loss, migraines, and brain fog. Even the connection between oral health and emotions has been theorized by one study.
In conclusion, teeth are more than merely inert food processors. They are actual living, breathing organs, and every tooth has its own lymph, nerves, and blood supply. Your teeth constantly exchange minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. For this reason, biological dentists see the connection that various teeth have direct impact to various organs.
For instance, your incisors and top front teeth correspond to your kidneys, bladder, uterus, and/or prostate. Your heart, small intestine, and endocrine glands are all connected by your back teeth.
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