You do not have to guess whether your dentist is truly holistic or just using the label. This checklist gives you 15 key questions to ask any office so you can quickly see if their protocols match your standards for non‑toxic, whole‑body, biological dental care.
Most people see teeth as separate from the rest of the body, but your mouth is deeply connected to your nervous, immune, and circulatory systems. This article explains how hidden dental issues can quietly affect your overall health and why a biological approach to dentistry matters.
Root canals are often called a “success” if they stop pain and save a tooth, but biologically, they leave a dead organ sealed inside your jaw. This chapter explains how root canal teeth can act as silent toxin sources, how we audit them with 3D imaging and meridian thinking, and when it makes sense to extract and replace them with zirconia.
For over 150 years, dentistry has used “silver” fillings that are actually about 50 percent mercury, a powerful neurotoxin. This chapter explains how these fillings constantly release vapor, why drilling them out the wrong way is dangerous, and how the SMART protocol and biological restoration let you remove them as safely as possible.
When you replace a missing tooth, the implant material is a health decision, not just a hardware choice. This chapter compares titanium and zirconia, explains why metal free ceramic is often the better fit for holistic patients, and walks through our healing first zirconia protocol from planning to final crown.
You can have had teeth removed years ago and still be living with unhealed, toxic “holes” in your jawbone called cavitations. This chapter explains what cavitations are, why 2D X‑rays usually miss them, how they may connect to chronic symptoms, and the biological protocol we use to clean and rebuild the bone.
Ozone is one of the most powerful tools in holistic dentistry for cleaning and supporting healing without harsh chemicals. This chapter explains what ozone is, how we use it around extractions, implants, cavitation surgery, and other treatments, and why many patients prefer “oxygen-based” disinfection as part of their care.
In many of our surgical treatments, the best healing tool we have actually comes from you. This chapter explains how PRF/PRP is made from a small sample of your blood, how we use it around implants, cavitation surgery, wisdom teeth, and gum procedures, and why it can help support smoother, more predictable healing.
Fluoride has been promoted for decades as the answer to cavities, but modern research has raised serious concerns about its effects on the brain, thyroid, and developing children. This chapter explains why we are a fluoride free practice and how we protect and strengthen teeth using natural, non toxic strategies instead.
Flat 2D X‑rays can easily miss hidden infections, failed root canals, and cavitations that live deep in the jawbone. This chapter explains why 3D CBCT imaging is a non‑negotiable tool in biological dentistry, how it lets us truly “see” your jaw, and how we use it to plan safer, more precise treatment.
Your teeth are not isolated pieces of bone; they sit on energetic pathways that connect to organs, glands, and joints. This chapter explains the Meridian Tooth Map, how a “sick” tooth can be linked to problems elsewhere in the body, and how we use this map as a diagnostic filter to guide biological treatment.
Traditional “drill and fill” dentistry weakens teeth by removing too much healthy structure and depending on bulky crowns and large fillings. This chapter explains biomimetic dentistry, an approach that mimics nature by preserving tooth structure, using advanced adhesives, and restoring strength in a way that helps you avoid fractures and root canals.
The most important job of your mouth is not chewing; it is breathing. This chapter explains how the shape of your jaws, tongue position, and palate size affect your airway, why sleep disordered breathing is so common, and how airway‑focused dentistry can help you breathe, sleep, and feel better.
TMJ pain is rarely “just a jaw problem.” This chapter explains how your bite, jaw joints, muscles, and posture all interact, why a bad bite can trigger headaches and neck pain, and how a holistic TMJ approach focuses on relaxing muscles, stabilizing the jaw, and then gently correcting the bite.
Parenting in Southern California means prioritizing health, but traditional pediatric dentistry often lags behind. This chapter is a guide for parents seeking a non‑toxic, holistic approach for their children, focused on root‑cause decay prevention, non‑toxic materials, and airway‑focused growth.
Recovery time matters. This chapter explains how we use red light therapy (photobiomodulation) after major procedures to support comfort and healing, so you can experience less pain, less swelling, and a smoother return to your normal routine.
The “natural” toothpaste aisle can be confusing and sometimes misleading. This chapter busts myths around charcoal and other trendy ingredients and gives you a simple, science‑backed checklist for what your holistic toothpaste should actually contain.
Fear of the dentist is real, and it keeps many people from getting the care they need. This chapter explains how IV sedation provides a concierge‑level, deeply relaxed experience that lets you comfortably complete complex treatment in fewer visits.
Your mouth is the front door of your digestive system. This chapter explains how gum disease and oral infections can disrupt your gut microbiome, contribute to inflammation, and why bringing your mouth into your gut‑healing plan matters.
Some patients react to dental materials that are considered “standard.” This chapter explains metal and material sensitivity testing, how it works, and how we use it to choose restorations that your immune system is more likely to accept.
Dental emergencies happen, but you shouldn’t have to abandon your health standards to get out of pain. This chapter explains how we handle trauma, broken teeth, and infections using a biologically focused approach, combining ozone, smart use of antibiotics when truly needed, and non‑toxic materials, with same‑day emergency availability.
