Holistic Dentistry Services

• Mercury Free Dentistry
• Safe Removal of Mercury Fillings
• Metal-free dentistry
• Detoxification Advice / Treatment
• Dental Homeopathy
• Nutritional Advice / Treatment
• Root Canal Infections Advice / Treatment
• Mouth,Gum & Jaw Infections Advice / Treatment
• Gum Disease Advice/Treatment
• Bad Breath advice / treatment
• Dental hygienist
• Crowns, Bridges and Dentures
• Replacement of missing teeth

"Holistic" means to view something as a "whole thing", not simply as parts in isolation or disconnected from one another. With respect to dentistry this means viewing the mouth, teeth, gums, jaws and "oral environment" in "connection" with the rest of the body and the person. A person is an integrated whole and anything that happens in one part affects the whole person.

The mouth is the primary connection of the "outside" environment with the "inside" environment, and this makes the mouth a unique and very important place regarding general health and should be viewed and approached in this manner.

The health of the mouth, teeth and gums are an integral and important aspect of general health, and the presence of disease here can contribute to, or even cause other health problems. This is increasingly being recognised by health practitioners of all kinds. For example, it is now known that gum disease can be be a significant factor in heart disease. The idea that "low grade" or "minor" infections that one might not be aware of, in one part of the body, can affect general health or other parts of the body is actually not new and has been around for over 100 years and is being "re-discovered". Dead teeth and Root Canal treatments can be a major source of such infections .

The materials used to repair and replace teeth are also important with respect to their biological tolerance and compatibility. Toxicity and sensitivity to non-biological materials are things we at Luton Dental Practice believe definitely need to be taken into consideration, as these can vary greatly from person to person. For this reason at our practice we are very careful with the materials we choose to place in people's mouths.

We do not use Silver Amalgam fillings as we believe there is sufficient doubt about its safety because of its Mercury content. Mercury is a highly toxic substance, and is scientifically proven to "leak" out of amalgam fillings.
The amount leaking out of amalgam fillings is very small, but there is no recognised "safe" level of mercury in the body, as far as toxicity is concerned. There is also the matter of "sensitivity", which varies greatly between people.

When removing amalgam fillings from teeth it should be done in a careful and safe manner, ie. to not expose a person to more Mercury. At the Luton Dental Practice we specialise in the safe removal of amalgam fillings, and also use what we consider to be safer and more bio-compatible materials to repair teeth.

We also believe that it is better to avoid placing any metals in the mouth. Metals can cause electromagnetic effects, which may also cause or contribute to health problems, especially where there is more than one metal present in the mouth. There can also be allergy and sensitivity issues associated with metals.

We also use Homeopathy in our practice. This is because we believe it can be very helpful, and also better to keep the use of drugs and antibiotics to a minimum, and Homeopathy gives us a good and safe alternative. We believe there is far too much "over-medication" of people in our society. Anyone who has used Homeopathy on a regular basis will know it can work very effectively when appropriately used. We also use Nutrition, Aromatherapy and Kinesiology.

With our approach, knowledge, experience and commitment to caring for our patients we are very much a 21st century dental practice, providing comprehensive, high quality care and efficient friendly service.

Call us on 01582 726853 or email us to ask any questions or arrange a free consultation.