Your holistic dentist in the75022 area seeks to preserve natural teeth

As more people are learning there are options in the type of dental care they receive, there are more visits being made with holistic dentists. The area of holistic dentistry remains, for many, somewhat of a mystery. There are only so many ways the teeth can be taken care of, right?

While a holistic dentist treats the same dental problems addressed in general dentistry, it is the way that treatments are designed that sets the holistic practice apart. Dr. Jonathan Golab is a holistic dentist who serves patients from 75022 and surrounding areas with care that is focused not solely on dental problems but on general health and wellbeing.

An example of the holistic mindset is the avoidance of amalgam dental fillings. These fillings have been, for decades, called “silver fillings.” This is merely due to the silvery hue of new filling material. In reality, the amalgam filling contains various metals. The concern with this type of filling material, aside from its tendency to cause tooth fractures, is the presence of mercury as a binding agent. Mercury is a substance so toxic that the only other substances more poisonous are radioactive. Due to the release of mercury from amalgam fillings and the accumulation of this poison in the body, a holistic dentist will repair damaged teeth with a material such as BPA free composite resin.

When treating dental problems, your holistic dentist keeps in mind the overall impact care will have on the body. Our teeth are intended for a specific purpose. Without natural teeth, subsequent problems occur, such as shifting of other teeth or the deterioration of bone tissue in the jaw. Recognizing the importance of natural tooth structure, Dr. Golab is also very careful about the repair of damaged teeth with treatment such as the dental crown.

In general dentistry, crowns are regularly recommended. In the office of your holistic dentist, crowns are used only when absolutely necessarily. Typically, Dr. Golab will be able to restore functionality to a damaged tooth using a metal free inlay or onlay rather than a crown. The reason for his choice in treatment is that tooth repair with a crown actually requires the removal of healthy tooth material. Using an inlay or onlay, Dr. Golab can restore the smile to a natural look and chewing function to an optimal level without having to alter tooth structure any more than absolutely necessary.

There are several advantages to working with a holistic dental team. Call 855-691-8133 to experience the difference.