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Unlike standard dental
practices, holistic dentistry aims to treat the whole person and not just the
mouth, teeth and gums. In no way undermining the necessity for a thorough teeth
cleaning that most of us get from a Doctor of Dental Surgey (DDS), the practice
of holistic dentistry places more emphasis on prevention and overall health.
The entire notion of holistic
health is that all the parts make up the whole. And yes, this even means your
teeth. Did you know that daily flossing can add 6.4 years to your life on
average. It's no exaggeration! Studies show that periodontal disease is directly
proportionate with longevity. In fact, the specific numbers cite that that
people with gingivitis and periodontitis have a 23-46% higher mortality rate
than people with healthy teeth.
In other words, daily flossing
will make your arteries younger. The reason being is that flossing helps remove
the bacteria that causes plaque, which is the exact same bacteria that incites
periodontal disease. Not only will this bacteria incite the immune system, it
can cause inflammation and the actual swelling of the arteries, which in turn,
leads to constricted blood flow and cardiovascular disease.
Any dentist in the know will
tell you this. And holistic dentists go even further. Holistic dentistry informs
the patient on how to preventively take care of the immune system early on and
how to naturally combat microbial gum infections if and when they occur.
Holistic dentists only use biocompatible materials, which are natural substances
that do not stress the immune system, unlike Mercury. Holistic dentists also
perform biological microscopic gum-care, which just so happens to be
non-surgical.
Many people seek out holistic
dentists to safely remove and dispose of Mercury amalgam fillings. Largely used
in the past, Mercury amalgam fillings contain over 50% Mercury, which decreases
over time. That is Mercury leaching into the body. And it's common knowledge
that Mercury and other heavy metals are highly dangerous and stressful to the
immune system if repeatedly ingested. While some people are more sensitive to
heavy metals than others, the fact remains there are other safer alternatives to
using heavy metals in oral dentistry these days. Holistic dentistry is an
excellent alternative to the "norm".
Author: Ry
HOLISTIC HEALTH TIPS
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