Holistic Dental Treatment: The Most Common Questions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] What is a holistic dentist? A holistic health practitioner looks at all parts of the human body as connected and believes no part works in isolation from another. A holistic dental treatment approach recognises the mouth is connected to a whole person’s body and understands many aspects of oral health can have an impact […]
Nutrient-Dense Food Supports Optimum Oral Health
Throughout life, we need to be more mindful to build good habits for having a healthy, nutritious diet. At SHDC, we believe your oral health is connected to your general health. This means what you eat impacts your overall physical health and wellbeing. There are specific foods or food groups that can support optimal oral […]
The Western Medical Model and a Holistic Approach
Dr Ron discusses why the Western medical model needs to take a holistic perspective and combine the best of both worlds: Dr Ron: When it comes to crisis, we know the western medical model is second to none. But we have broken the human body down into so many specialities that we seem to have lost sight […]
What is Dental Stress?
We are often asked what is the difference between a dentist and a holistic dentist. Put simply, traditionally dentists’ primary focus is on the teeth, gums and the oral cavity; as holistic dentists our primary focus is on the person attached to those structures and dental stress can have a huge impact on a persons general health and wellbeing. […]
4 major causes of a dry mouth
The common symptoms of dry mouth include: Difficulty speaking Altered sense of taste Mouth sores or cracked lips Tooth decay Bad breath or chronic halitosis Stringy or thick saliva Frequent problems with lipstick on teeth Sore throat, trouble swallowing or oral fungal infections Increased plaque, gingivitis or periodontitis Causes of dry mouth The common causes […]
Root Canal Therapy and Cancer: A Holistic Dentists Opinion
Root canal therapy and cancer “97% of all terminal cancer patients previously had this dental procedure”, this is a story that originally appeared on the Mercola site, which we often read and often enjoy the content of. However this story does raise an important issue and obviously strikes a chord with us as holistic dentists. For […]