What is the difference between a biological dentist and a holistic dentist?
Holistic dentistry is the practice of diagnosing, preventing, treating, and maintaining oral health using natural therapies. A biological dentist assesses a patient’s entire state of physical and emotional health before deciding on treatments.
What does a biological dentist do?
A Biological Dentist Treats the Whole Person Dentists filled cavities, performed root canals and treated gum disease. Rarely, if ever, did they consider a patient’s overall physical health to uncover potential underlying causes for certain oral issues.
Do biological dentists do root canals?
Dentists can treat the tooth with a biological root canal and this can prevent a root canal over time.
What are related occupations to a dentist?
Similar Occupations
| Occupation | Job Duties |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments. |
| Dental Hygienists | Dental hygienists examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis, and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene. |
What is a biological tooth extraction?
Biological Dental Extraction: Diseased, infected, and/or inflamed tooth is removed with atraumatic minimally-invasive techniques. Tooth socket, or extraction site, is thoroughly cleaned of infected tissue and debris from extraction. Periodontal ligament is removed to promote proper bone healing.
Is root canal better than tooth extraction?
In most cases, root canal therapy is a better way to treat an infected tooth than an extraction. However, there are exceptions, such as if the tooth has suffered extreme damage. Your dentist will carefully analyze your oral health before making a treatment recommendation.
Why root canals are toxic?
Basically, even though the pulp of your tooth is completely cleaned out post a RCT (root canal treatment), the micro tubules there continue to harbor some harmful pathogens, which are very difficult to be cleared off totally. Now the waste material emitted by these organisms are toxic.
Who is the best holistic dentist in La Mesa?
As your trusted holistic dentist in La Mesa and El Cajon, CA, we at Smilehaven Dental Center are well-known… Best holistic dentist ever. My teeth have never felt so clean!
Who is the leader of our dental office?
Our dental office is led by Dr. Amy Khajavi who started the clinic and has more than 20 years of experience as a dentist. She completed her M.S. in Micro Biology and went on to receive her doctorate of Dental Medicine from Oregon Health Sciences University.
What is a holistic dentist?
A holistic dentist believes that a person’s oral health is connected to the health of the rest of the body ( See meridian tooth chart) and will place an emphasis on bio-compatible whole-body dentistry and whole-body healing and wellness.