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Everything You Want To Know About Holistic Dentistry by Richard Conard
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Everything You Want To Know About Holistic Dentistry |
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Holistic dentistry applies in situations where a patient is interested in an alternative approach to oral care. The term holistic basically refers a sort of a whole body approach where every component is known to have a relationship to the rest of the body. Holistic dentistry, therefore, puts a lot of emphasis on mental health and nutrition and how they play a role in the overall health of a person’s teeth, gums and mouth. Instead of depending on prescription drugs, more natural methods are used in the practice of holistic dentistry; some good examples of the items that are used include vitamins, minerals, supplements and herbs.
When it comes to the management of pain caused by dental problems, there are specialized techniques that are used as alternatives such as the use of traditional anesthesia; this may include other natural pain control methods such as acupuncture and hypnosis. Acupuncture refers to a traditional Asian ancient medical therapy that employs tiny needles that get inserted in specific parts of the body so as to achieve a particular goal. In holistic dentistry, these goals may include the alleviation of pain and anxiety as well as the reduction of the gag reflex. The treatment is designed to release endorphins which when released they cause relaxation and cessation of pain. Hypnosis, on the other hand, allows a patient to slip into a hypnotic state; this is a state where the mind is blanked out and one gets into deep tranquility. The holistic dentist uses this method to control pain; they undergo a special training so they can safely use such procedures.
There are other natural remedies that are used in holistic dentistry that include tea tree oil, aloe Vera, chamomile, vitamin K, peppermint, and wintergreen. All the items listed here have specific medicinal properties that include antibiotic, analgesic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral; they also treat cold sores using lysine. Holistic dentistry practitioners also recommend the use of natural toothpaste instead of the popular commercial varieties that normally have some preservatives, dyes, and additives. The natural alternatives are basically non-abrasive and gentle and there are also varieties that are appropriate for babies’ teeth.
There is a raging debate going on regarding the use of fluoride; there is a school of thought that believes is strengthens teeth while another school of thought believes that it does more harm than good. Holistic dentistry practitioners also provide CEREC restoration services and believe that a patient should be allowed to do their own research and decide for themselves what is right regarding fluoride. An important part of holistic dentistry is getting information about your overall healthcare and how it relates to your dental health.
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