The mouth can be a source of health and wellness, or pain and disease. There are structural, chemical, microbial, and emotional aspects of dental disease and dental treatment that can stress the nervous system and cause pain, disease, and dysfunction…
Integrative Dentistry is a medical approach to dentistry that considers the effects dental treatments, dental materials, and dental infections have on the entire body. It is a comprehensive approach that combines the art and science of dentistry with neuromuscular, biological, physiologic, holistic medical principles, and…
Holistic and biological dental treatments work in harmony with the body’s natural ability to heal and repair itself. This whole body approach to dentistry emphasizes and includes: prevention, wellness, and minimally invasive dental procedures materials and therapies that are biocompatible, non-toxic,…
Integrative Dentistry emphasizes mercury safe, mercury free, restorative dentistry using biocompatible materials. Mercury comprises about 50% a silver mercury amalgam filling. Amalgam also contains copper, tin, silver, and zinc. Due to its high mercury content, amalgam is silver colored when…
The term physiologic refers to the normal functioning of an organism. Physiologic Dentistry refers to the effects tooth and jaw position have on the normal functioning of the body. Teeth and the forces of occlusion are intimately related to muscle…
A growing number of healthcare providers and patients are looking for improved ways to assess and successfully treat chronic pain and illness. This search has led to the exploration of eastern medicine and European biological medical and dental principles. As…
A dental implant replaces the root of a tooth. Most dental implants are made of titanium, a gray metal material. A zirconia (or zirconium, or ceramic) implant is made of a natural white material and is metal-free. We believe the…
Dental Implants: An Integrative Perspective Michael Baylin, DDSJanuary 30, 2012 Healthy teeth form the foundation of an attractive face and can be crucial to overall good health. Our teeth influence the functions of eating and speech, as well as affect…
Functional orthodontic treatment is an important part of our holistic approach to orthodontics. It places emphasis on achieving a broad, beautiful, symmetrical face, full lips, straight teeth, a stable TMJ position, balanced muscle function, and a healthy airway. Crowding and…
Today, there are “invisible” solutions for orthodontic problems that can be completed without using metal bands, brackets, and wires. Invisalign™ and Clear Correct ™ are orthodontic systems that use a series of computer designed, clear, removable aligners to gradually move…
