Holistic Dentistry
Holistic Dentistry is a contemporary approach to dental treatment; examining the relationship between your oral health and the rest of your body, focusing on overall harmony – not just your teeth!
Preventive care and good dental hygiene are major components in holistic dentistry. These fields of dentistry treatment are concerned with the maintenance of your natural teeth for life with limited dental restorations. We seek to inform our patients in preventive and nutritional dental care. We utilize the most non-invasive dental techniques and aspire to work with you toward a healthier smile. Our practice uses extra precautions when removing mercury fillings to protect the patient and team of dental professionals from the highly toxic mercury vapour gas.
Laser Dentistry: Laser gum treatments disinfect the microbes in deep pockets and remove inflamed tissue, allowing new healthy gum to attach to the tooth’s root surface. This is usually done pain-free without any local anesthetic injections.
Laser gum surgery can also be done without needle injections in some cases. Healing is faster and is often painless meaning no medication is required.
Homeopathic Remedies: These remedies are suggested to facilitate healing and minimize the need for pharmaceutical drugs.
Digital Radiography: Our practice was among the first in York Region and Ontario to offer this safer method of taking x-rays in the mid-1990’s. This also eliminates the use of harmful chemicals required in the processing and developing of x-ray film. This safer and faster method allows us to take dental radiographs with up to 90% reduction in radiation. We can see your radiograph in sharp vivid detail on the computer monitor within seconds.
Fluoride: This chemical is not used in any form in our practice due to its scientifically known toxic properties. It is also discouraged from being used at home.
Modern Technology: Such as the high magnification dental operating microscope allows the detection of hidden cavities in the occlusal grooves earlier than can be detected even on digital radiographs.
Fresh Breath Treatment is a comprehensive evaluation of your sinuses, oral cavity and digestive system to determine the cause of your bad breath. Course of treatment is determined and effected in one visit. It is simple, stress-free and highly successful.
At every checkup appointment, we review your medical history. Our thorough oral examination includes an oral cancer screening, periodontal screening for your gums and a TMJ screening for your jaw. Please be sure to ask our Front Office Coordinators Karen, Daniela and Jeff for further information when you make your appointment.
Proper Protocol for Mercury Removal includes isolation of teeth to be worked on, high vacuum evacuation with the ‘CleanUp’ suction tip that surrounds the tooth, a room filter with a 3-stage filter including HEPA and carbon and supplemental separate fresh air supply for the patient. There is also a mercury vapour ionizer.
We take great pride in our integrative dental solutions. We stay current with the latest advanced technology in dentistry as well as holistic techniques to provide you with a lifetime of dental care. Call us today at 905-727-5522!
