Discover Biological Dentistry and the Tooth - Body Connection
In 1995, I was introduced to the world of biological dentistry (holistic dentistry). It might have been just by chance, simply dumb luck or possibly by divine intervention. All I know is that I’m grateful that my life and professional career would suddenly change forever.
Back then, holistic health care was not even in my vocabulary. Today, however; I understand that integrative health care offers our patients an excellent opportunity to achieve a new level of optimal health and wellness.
Biological dentistry incorporates this concept of holistic care. I now understand that what we do in the oral cavity can affect your health in other parts of the body. Did you know that your teeth and gums can induce illness in the rest of your body?
At our dental clinic in St. Louis, I practice holistic dentistry because I believe it is the best dental treatment for my patients. I believe that we must consider the biological effects that dentistry has on the entire body. It is imperative that we use dental materials that are compatible with wellness. It is crucial that we evaluate dental treatments such as extractions, root canals, and implants and recognize how these procedures may compromise our biological health and well being.
As a health conscious dentist, I also obtained a certification in Clinical Nutrition. I’ve used this in our office to incorporate a nutritional therapy program designed to support a healthy lifestyle for our patients.
"Healthy Mouth – Healthy Body – Healthy Life"
Please contact our office if you would like to learn more about biological dentistry or have any specific questions about your own situation for which we can offer our assistance.
To Your Good Health,
Michael G. Rehme, DDS, CCN
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Holistic Dentistry...
Environmental Dentistry...
Biological Dentistry...
...are all descriptive terms used to describe an exciting trend that is slowly but surely taking place in the dental profession today.
Holistic Dentist - St Louis MO Clinic
Holistic dentistry could be explained as "all things considered". The word holistic is of Greek origin meaning: "relating to whole". This approach involves far more than technique, it encompasses a total awareness relating to the physical, mental, and spiritual well being of the entire body. A holistic dentist is concerned about possible side effects to the rest of the body from every dental material used and every dental procedure performed.
Patient education is very important in holistic dentistry and prevention is the best procedure to follow; therefore, the way to prevention is through education and awareness.
Biological dentistry evaluates each patient as an individual who requires special needs based on his or her unique make-up. Biocompatibility is most important in choosing specific dental materials that appear best suited for each patient. At our Dental Clinic in St Louis, we believe that all patients, should be involved in the decision making process about what materials will be used.
Incorporating body chemistry analysis and providing nutritional guidance with dentistry are also part of holistic dentistry. Body chemistry analysis is a broad concept including hormones, enzymes, digestion, assimilation, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and other body constituents. They are affected by eating habits, lifestyle, and genetics. An imbalanced body chemistry produces an environment conducive to tooth decay and gum disease. Decayed teeth and periodontitis are outward signs of internal problems.
Holistic Dentistry:
- Does not offer mercury fillings.
- Evaluates the biocompatibility of dental materials before their placement in the mouth.
- Provides nutritional support and assistance.
- Does not offer nickel based crowns or cast partials.
- Does offer gold, solid porcelain or plastic fillings.
- Does offer gold, solid porcelain or plastic crowns.
- Does not promote the use of fluoride treatments.
- Does offer non-adrenaline, non-preservative anesthetics.
- Does protect patients when removing silver/mercury fillings.
- Does have an open mind for your concerns about safer dentistry.
- Does take the time to listen to your concerns.
One of the primary goals at our St Louis Dentist office, is advancement of our profession through education. Our dental clinic is always available to provide information on these topics to interested individuals on request. If you have any questions regarding Biological Holistic Dentistry, please feel free to call our St Louis, MO. dentist office.
Patient Success Story
I am so grateful!
All I can say is thank you! Thank You! Thank You! To Dr. Rehme and his staff… for wonderful care and service to give me back great quality of life! The procedures I’ve had done are: mercury removal, teeth removed that had root canal procedures done to them, partials upper and lower, and teeth cleaning. Improvements in my health since having these procedures:
- Clarity and calmness of mind (including better concentration)
- My breathing is smoother and deeper (less stress in my chest area)
- Veins in my legs gone down
- My walking gate more even
- Salivate more and of course how wonderful it is to be able to chew my up my food!
- Teeth cleaning was even a good experience- got much good information not given at other facilities before
- Oh yes, and have had tinnitus for years- about 50% better already
- Sheila, White, Female
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