When dental professionals talk about your oral hygiene, they aren’t just talking about your teeth. Your mouth functions a lot like an ecosystem, with more than 700 species of bacteria at play. And because it directly connects with your digestive system, it plays a key role in your overall wellness. In short, keeping this microbiome healthy means a lot more than keeping your teeth clean.
That’s why our team at LA Dentists Group has chosen to specialize in holistic dentistry. When you visit our office in Glendale, California, you tap into an approach that zooms out beyond just your mouth. We see oral health as tied to your overall health — because it is — and we treat each patient accordingly. That means prioritizing biocompatible treatment options and addressing any oral health issues in a way that’s personalized to you.
If this is your first time hearing about holistic dentistry, you’re in the right place to learn more.
Understanding the holistic dentistry approach
Traditional dentistry focuses exclusively on your mouth. While some dentists have broadened their scope a bit — say, to treat temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) in your jaw — they still focus on the area in and around your mouth.
Here at LA Dentists Group, though, we understand that your oral wellness ties to your overall wellness. Studies have directly linked issues in your mouth with other health conditions, including:
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Pneumonia
- Clogged arteries
- Inflammation in your heart
- Challenges during pregnancy
Similarly, because we understand that the way we treat your mouth impacts your body as a whole, we always avoid potentially harmful options. We never use treatments that include mercury or fluoride, instead choosing biocompatible, nontoxic, and noninvasive paths to improve your oral health.
Ultimately, with holistic dentistry, we strive to improve not just the health of your teeth, gums, and mouth microbiome, but also your overall wellness.
Services under the holistic dentistry umbrella
Holistic dentistry means starting with the basics and building from there. Our team trains you on good at-home oral care habits and provides nutrition tips to help keep your teeth healthy, for example. That paired with twice-yearly trips to our office goes a long way toward preventing tooth decay, gum health issues, and more.
When serious issues do arise, we apply our holistic dentistry approach to the treatments you need. We offer all of the following with nontoxic, biocompatible treatment tools:
- Root canal therapy
- Gum disease treatment
- Sleep apnea treatment
- TMJ treatment
- Orthodontics (i.e., braces and Invisalign®)
- Tooth replacement
Book a holistic dentistry consultation
Because we are a holistic dentistry practice, our team sees you as a whole person — not just a mouth with a problem that needs to be solved. If you want to learn more about our holistic dentistry approach, don’t hesitate to call our office or book your appointment online.