Perhaps because we have a health insurance plan and a separate dental plan, we have failed to recognize the connection between dental health and the health of the body, much like the study of reflexology with points in the feet impacting other areas of the body.<\/p>\n
Traditional dentistry sees all of us alike, prescribes standard treatment for everyone, and fails to connect how dental work could affect the body beyond how it affects the jaw. Also, traditional dentistry uses materials that have been questioned due to toxic concerns.<\/p>\n
A different type of dentistry is available. Biological dentistry sees each person as unique and spends time to investigate how dental practices could affect overall health. While any dental work is an invasion to the system, biological dentistry focuses on what procedures and materials are most compatible for the patient. A biological dentist would also not use materials that are known to be toxic.<\/p>\n
The placement of amalgam fillings seems to be the most recognized questioned dental practice due to the use of mercury. While mercury is more toxic than arsenic or lead and those obtaining removal report substantial health improvements, a biological dentist is trained in methods to improve the safety of the patient during removal as well as the dentist\u2019s safety and of those attending. A biological dentist is trained to remove fillings in a certain order, and not all at once, which could actually be detrimental to the patient\u2019s health. Also, the patient is encouraged to prepare the body to negate the effects of removal.<\/p>\n