Why choose a holistic dentist?
A holistic dentist uses a health-centered approach to treat his clients. His main values would be ‘ First do no harm ‘ and ‘ Think globally, act locally’.
- A holistic dentist helps CLIENTS not patients: A ‘patient’
passively receives care based on the practitioner’s values; this concept
is derived from the conventional medical model treatment of disease. A ‘client’
however, actively participates in the selection and accomplishment of
therapies with his dentist. This model implies the sharing of
responsibilities to achieve the commonly agreed upon health objectives. An
enriching experience for both!
- A holistic dentist will offer both conventional AND alternative care:
More and more consumers prefer and demand alternative and complimentary
care without side effects. A holistic dentist, in addition to his
conventional university training, has privileged alternative therapy
continuing education and will be able to offer safer complimentary care as
well. He networks with local alternative therapists and will refer to them
when deemed appropriate.
- A holistic dentist will use more biocompatible products: Some commonly
used dental materials contain substances that may be aggressive to the
immune system; mercury in dental amalgam fillings, nickel in crowns and
fluoride are a few examples. A holistic dentist will protect his clients
from the ill effects of these elements.
- A holistic dentist is eco-friendly! He recycles and uses products that are in harmony with nature to protect the environment.
Shouldn’t you consult with a holistic dentist?