Holistic and biologic dentistry both take into consideration the fact that the mouth is connected to the whole body and that rather than just the treatment of disease, dentistry can promote your total health and wellness. Some of the basic principles of holistic dentistry are:

* The degenerative diseases of the mouth ( mainly periodontal/gum disease and cavities) can be prevented or reversed through proper nutrition and dietary supplementation using nutraceuticals

* Many of the restorative materials used in dentistry are biologically incompatible or may actually release toxins into the body, which relates to your physiological health. The goal of a holistic dentist is to avoid and eliminate these materials from the body while minimizing the risks of exposure.

* Your bite ( occlusion) not only contributes to the health of your teeth and jaws but it also plays a role in your skeletal health as well.

* Many stages of gum disease can be prevented and treated on a biological and nutritional basis rather than having to resort to surgery.