Service Experience
Integrative Dentistry
Integrative Dentistry, sometimes referred to as biological or holistic dentistry is dental care that supports your health and well-being for the whole body, mind and spirit.
What is Holistic Dentistry?
Dentistry Is More Than Just Teeth
Oral health plays a vital role in overall wellness. What happens in the mouth affects the body, which is why we take a thoughtful and very personalized approach to every patient we serve.
All patients receive:
- Treatment plans that support your body as a whole
- Biocompatible materials
- Modern techniques and technologies
Every decision we make is intentional and centered on your well-being. Our goal in not just a beautiful smile, but a healthy foundation that supports your lifeline health.
What is Integrative Dentistry?
“First, Do No Harm”
Many dental materials and procedures can actually do more harm than good, the most harmful is “silver” amalgam fillings. Despite the name, amalgam is actually 50% mercury, mixed with much smaller amounts of copper, silver, and tin.
Amalgam constantly releases mercury vapor with every bite and swallow and mercury is a potent neurotoxin, one of the most toxic substances on Earth.
Over time, this mercury can accumulate in organs such as the liver and brain, ultimately contributing to a wide range of chronic health problems.
We replace mercury amalgam fillings and we follow strict protocols to ensure your health and safety, as well as our own.
By the way, we don’t use fluoride either. Like mercury, fluoride is also neurotoxic.
Minimal use of x-rays to reduce your exposure.
Some studies suggest that digital imaging uses up to 90% less radiation than conventional film x-rays. For the radiation you are exposed to, we have a homeopathic remedy available to counteract its effects. We make these remedies in house using a remedy maker
And when treatment is needed, always, we favor the least invasive approach. Minimally invasive dentistry assures that you only get the treatment you need. After all, every time a tooth is drilled and worked on, it causes trauma to its inner layers, particularly the living pulp. The less trauma your teeth undergo, the healthier they can be.
When restorations are called for, we use only biocompatible materials.
The Hippocratic Oath begins with the statement, “First, do no harm.” We take that very seriously.
Preventative Care
Ways to Support Your Oral Health
One of the fundamentals of biological dentistry is good oral health that begins at home – with good oral hygiene, a healthful, nutrient-rich diet, staying physically active, getting good sleep and managing stress.
One of our roles is to support you in your efforts, providing regular professional cleanings, information and guidance so you can achieve your health goals.
Another fundamental is the melding of the best modern clinical dental practices with traditional and complementary healing practices, including nutrition, energy medicine, bodywork, mind-body medicine, naturopathic medicine, and more.
While about half of the new patients we see come to us for wellness dentistry, some reach out after years of living with debilitating chronic illnesses that they believe may stem from their mercury fillings or other dental conditions. We’re happy to work collaboratively with your physicians and other caregivers, coordinating treatments and sharing information in the quest to create positive outcomes.
Services
Integrative Dentistry, simplified into clear pathways.
Neural Therapy
If you grind your teeth or have full-blown TMJ issues, you know that the pain doesn’t stay confined to your jaws. It can cause headaches, face pain, neck and shoulder pain, and more.
Ozone Therapy
The mouth is home to many different microorganisms. They number in the billions. A lot of them are good, supporting your health. But plenty are harmful.
Safe Amalgam Removal
When dentally necessary or for cosmetic concerns, we offer the safe removal of silver amalgam fillings and biocompatible replacement fillings.
Fotona Laser Treatments
You no longer need to fear or stress when it comes to receiving general dentistry procedures at Smiles By Shields. This is thanks to the latest technology, the Fotona Lightwalker Laser, which offers numerous benefits to our patients of all ages.
A Healthy Start To A Happy Life
Address sleep disordered breathing symptoms and straighten teeth without braces with an effective, non-invasive, and pain-free way with little to no relapse with a HealthyStart appliance.
Begin Your Journey
Every visit can feel calm, clear, and connected.
Schedule an appointment with a team that provides compassionate, biological dental care that nurtures both oral health and overall well-being.
Book Your Experience
Call the office or request an appointment, and we will help guide you to the right next step.