Holistic Dentistry – What is holistic dentistry?
Holistic Dentistry refers to the Mouth-Body Connection. Research studies have shown that there is a strong association between periodontal disease and other chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy complications and respiratory disease. As a holistic (biological) dentist, Dr. Wright takes into consideration the cause-and-effect relationship between a patient’s oral health and the health of the rest of their body. In contrast, a traditional dentist tends to focus on the more mechanically oriented tasks of treating symptoms and repairing structures as problems arise, without looking for root causes. Click here for detailed information and video.
