As people become increasingly concerned about
medical techniques and learn more about alternative health procedures, a new field
of dentistry has popped up. Known as holistic dentistry, this type of dentistry
combines dental knowledge with procedures from a variety of medical systems that
are designed to improve a person’s oral health. Rather than focus on one area
of a person’s body, holistic dentistry is concerned with the patient’s overall
health. Therefore, instead of focusing solely on a patient’s teeth, holistic dentists
are concerned about the relationship between a person’s mouth and the rest of
their body.
Holistic Dentistry stresses the use of nontoxic restorative
materials for dental work, and often incorporates other alternative methods such
as homeopathy, nutrition and acupuncture. It takes into account that dental problems
can lead to an imbalance in the body and have a negative impact on overall health.
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