A holistic dentist adopts alternative dental practices, typically favoring natural remedies. They believe in the principles that guide holistic medicine, meaning they believe dental health is connected to overall health.

Holistic dentists have the same qualifications as general dentists and usually specialize in preventative dentistry. However, they typically offer natural treatment options or combine them with traditional dental procedures when needed.

Benefits of seeing a holistic dentist

Let us take a look at some of the benefits of choosing a natural dentist over a conventional one:

1. Great for your overall health

Dental issues like gum disease and tooth infections can lead to issues all over the body, like headaches, migraines, or high blood pressure. A natural dentist evaluates all of their patient's symptoms regardless of if they occur in the body. They perform alternative treatments that address their patient's issues using the least invasive treatment options possible. A natural dentist's holistic approach allows them to tackle dental issues effectively.

2. Treatments are customized for each patient

Holistic dentists give each patient the optimal treatment possible by customizing their treatment plan after evaluating their dental and overall health. Treatments are performed to optimize patients' overall and dental health, improve their teeth's functionality, and enhance their smile's appearance.

3. Strengthens the immune system

Untreated dental issues like gum disease can weaken a patient's immune system. Holistic dentistry aims to prevent oral issues as early as possible, which keeps patients' immune systems working at a high level. A strong immune system improves your body's ability to fight viruses, infections, and other health issues.

4. Encourages optimal healing

Holistic dentistry uses treatments like ozone therapy to treat issues like gum disease. It is less invasive than conventional gum disease treatments and encourages faster healing. Holistic dentistry also involves observing how a patient's overall health impacts their dental health, so patients are referred to physicians as needed.

5. Involves using advanced, minimally invasive treatments

Holistic dentistry sometimes involves using some of the conventional dental procedures used by general dentists, but it prioritizes a minimally invasive approach. For example, a natural dentist looks to fix cavities while removing as little tooth material as possible. The patient loses less of their natural tooth, but the result remains the same. This improves the tooth's functionality as well as its appearance.

Choosing holistic dentistry does not mean patients give up high-tech treatments. Holistic dentistry is built around minimally invasive, modern practices and treatments. Holistic dentists focus on helping patients avoid drawn-out, painful treatments that negatively affect their overall health and produce sub-par results.

Some of the advanced treatments holistic dentists use often include:

• Laser treatments for gum disease (this is less invasive than traditional treatments that involve using metal tools)
• Advanced 3D digital x-rays
• High-tech dental implants
• A gentler type of dentistry

Our holistic dentist provides all the services you could get from a general dentist but focuses on minimally invasive procedures that will not negatively impact your overall health. Call or stop by our Santa Clara clinic to set up an appointment.

Request an appointment here: https://www.wellbeingdentistry.com or call Well Being Dentistry at (408) 244-0590 for an appointment in our Santa Clara office.