Holistic Dentistry refers to dental care that considers the health of your whole body and not just that of your mouth. Brisbane Holistic Dentists assume a comprehensive role in the prevention and treatment of your dental problems. Instead of focusing just on your teeth and gums, we take into account your diet, lifestyle, stress levels, and exercise routines as factors that directly or indirectly influence your dental health. Holistic Dentistry is also known by other names, such as biological dentistry or alternative dentistry.

At Evolve Dental Healing Brisbane, our holistic dentists provide a calm and restful environment so that you may sit back and relax while our friendly dentists and staff guide you along every step of your preventative care program or treatment procedure. True to our holistic philosophy, we look after every aspect of your experience with us.

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The term ‘holistic’ is derived from a Greek word that means ‘relating to the whole’. Holistic Dentistry represents the principal role of oral health and how it contributes toward the patient’s overall health and wellbeing, and vice versa. You can’t have a healthy body without a healthy mouth.

The best way to appreciate the need for holistic dentistry is to examine its benefits and advantages over conventional dentistry.

Here are some of the many benefits you can expect from our highly experienced holistic dentist team at Evolve Dental Brisbane:

Comprehensive assessments

In our patient assessments, we consider all the different factors that potentially contribute to a patient’s dental issues including posture, improper bite and jaw relationships, breathing, diet, and lifestyle factors such as emotional stress, lack of sleep, or exercise, toxic chemicals and hydration. Your oral health is a true reflection of your overall health, body, mind, and soul.

Holistic dentists at Evolve Dental Brisbane use highly detailed assessments to leave nothing to chance, simply because you can never be too careful with health matters. That’s why we use cutting edge diagnostic equipment like low exposure digital x-rays and imaging to provide the highest level of diagnostic capability and to improve the safety of our patients and staff.

Holistic dentists say ‘no’ to toxic materials

Toxic substances like fluoride and mercury are found in many traditional dental materials and products. Exposure to harmful toxic dental materials in the body which can have dire consequences on your health and wellbeing

You’ll be glad to know that Evolve Dental Holistic Dentist Brisbane is a mercury-free and fluoride-free dental practice.

If you have silver fillings placed in your teeth most likely they are silver amalgam fillings that contain 50% mercury. As holistic dentist Evolve Dental Healing offers the safe removal of amalgam fillings as a preventative measure – to reduce your long-term exposure to neurotoxic mercury vapour.

We are SMART certified and utilise specialised tools such as the IQAir Dental Pro mercury air filter and Dental HD FlexVac mobile air cleaning system to minimise the toxic mercury vapours released from amalgams during the procedures. 

Metal-free materials and treatments

We offer metal-free components for all fillings, crowns, orthodontic, and dental implant treatments.

What makes Evolve Dental Brisbane Holistic Dentist different from other dentists is that we take your total health into consideration as well as working together with your health practitioner and look at the reasons why you have dental issues and design your dental care to address those issues. This ultimately improves both your dental health and also your overall health.

Traditional dentistry just fixes what’s broken without regard to what caused your dental issues in the first place. You have most likely experienced the typical disease-care model of “what can we do to you in as little time as possible.” At Evolve Dental things are different, we like to take the time to get to know you, your dental issues and address them in a way that gives you the best long-term dental and health results.

Our philosophy is built around using a natural and more holistic approach, one which is in more harmony with how your body works, to achieve a better outcome. For instance, we don’t automatically prescribe antibiotics and pain medication unless you really need them. Doing it this way keeps your body stronger, you heal faster with less pain, achieving better results.

Our patients come from all over Queensland, other states and even overseas to benefit from our unique approach to holistic dentistry and the high level of care we offer.

Our patients choose us because our practice aligns with their personal health and lifestyle philosophy. For the same reason that you choose healthy food, you should also choose a holistic dentist.

If you’ve done your research on silver fillings or root canals you know that these procedures are sometimes thought of as controversial and thought by some to potentially lead to short term and long term health problems. Many times we are asked to undo what has been done by traditional dentists because our patients want to reclaim their health which may have been compromised by dental choices made in the past.

Most importantly we work together with you to determine how your mouth got into trouble in the first place and provide treatments that provide long-term benefits. The result is beautiful teeth you will love, combined with a great smile and a healthy mouth.

Dentistry is a combination of both science and art. We take into account your unique situation as we approach your dental health.

At Evolve Dental Brisbane Holistic Dentists we bring together all of the sciences and latest technologies with an amazing facility and highly qualified team to create beautiful teeth in balance with your whole body health. The result for our patients is the dental health they have always wanted that lasts a long time.

Our fees reflect the time and care taken to provide fine dentistry, and in some circumstances may be a little higher than some other dentists. Our patients believe they get more value for money at Evolve Dental Holistic Dentist Brisbane because we deliver all of the other advantages of Holistic Dentistry and also take into account the impact of your dental health on your overall health.

Some traditional dental practices see as many patients in a day as we see in a week! We are not a drill and fill, and give you the bill dental practice, we are here to take the time to provide you with the care and service that you deserve. We offer truly unique services that traditional dentists are unaware of, but our patients demand.

Choose to invest in yourself. Come in, see what sets us apart, and find the high level of care and quality of service you are looking for.

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This is the most common question we are asked as Brisbane’s leading Holistic Dentist. Dentistry is traditionally focused on maintaining a healthy oral cavity. This includes a regular oral cancer screening and ensuring that gum health is maintained. In addition, restoring teeth or replacing teeth that have been affected by tooth decay or trauma. As a holistic dentist, we also focus on providing you with a healthy mouth.

As holistic dentists, it is our philosophy of practice and how we view our patients, and the many connections between oral health and general health that play a significant role.

At Evolve Dental Brisbane Holistic dentist we know that there is a link between your dental health and your overall wellbeing and with that in mind, a holistic dentist is primarily focused on the person attached to that oral cavity!

This informs decisions we make about treatments and how we advise our patients about their health.

in holistic dentistry, oral care goes beyond the teeth and gums. It focuses more on your entire body and its role in dental health. Holistic dentistry doesn’t use mercury fillings and fluoride, unlike traditional dental care.

The true difference between holistic dentistry and traditional dentistry is philosophical: traditional dentistry is the practice of treating the symptoms in the teeth and gums and attempting to prevent such problems from reoccurring. Holistic dentistry is the practice of treating the underlying problems that cause symptoms in the mouth, attempting to eliminate those problems (and, hence, preventing the symptoms from reoccurring) while ensuring the work done in the mouth does not have an adverse effect on your overall health.

As holistic dentists, we like to look at the bigger picture and underlying issues and how these relate to your dental issues and vice versa.

A summary of the things we take into consideration as holistic dentists includes:

• The role of nutrition in dental disease and chronic diseases. A strong focus on nutrient-dense foods and a diet primarily focused on vegetables, pasture-fed meat, fish, healthy fats, and clean water.
• As the mouth is the gateway to the respiratory tract, we are aware of the relationship between facial development and jaw shape and the effect on breathing, posture, and sleep-disordered breathing (snoring and sleep apnoea), and health outcomes together with possible treatments using dental devices.
• The mouth also has a rich blood supply and is the site of the two most common human infections, periodontal (gum) disease, and tooth decay. The implications of chronic oral inflammation and infections on various disease states throughout the body and systemic health are well documented.
• Dentists implant more material into people’s bodies than all other professionals – in the form of dental restorative materials, and thus when choosing what material we use as a holistic dentist we always factor in the potential for toxicity and biocompatibility issues to ensure we use products that are in line with the health and wellbeing of not only your teeth and mouth but your body as a whole.
• The mouth and face have a rich supply of nerves. Structural imbalances in the jaw have the potential to impact on health in general. Chronic pain conditions such as headaches, neck aches, and jaw ache are related to increased oral and neck muscle activity that leads to night-time bruxism – teeth clenching or grinding.
• Regular screening for oral cancer and diseases of the head, neck, and mouth.

If you have dental health fund insurance, you might be able to receive coverage for holistic dental care just like ordinary dental care. The amount you will be covered for depends on your health fund and level of cover.

So, if the differences are philosophical how do you find a dentist that’s right for you — a dentist whose philosophies match your own? There is only one way you will know this. Ask good questions!

Ask questions such as “How do you determine which type of filling is right for me?” and “If I get cavities in one area of my mouth, can you tell me why?” If you want a truly holistic dentist, their answers will revolve around your entire body and he/she will discuss the role your oral health plays in your overall health. If you want a traditional dentist, look for answers that talk more about the topical symptoms, and ask questions about cost/benefit and health coverage.

You always have the right to ask questions and know what’s going on. It’s more than just your right to ask questions of your medical and dental advisers, it’s your duty. It is, after all, YOUR health we’re talking about.

With more people seeking natural or holistic alternatives when it comes to their food, household products, and healthcare, it makes sense that if this is your lifestyle that your dentist should also over natural and holistic approaches to your dental care. Choosing a holistic dentist can help you keep your teeth longer and achieve the beautiful, healthy smile you deserve.

1. We Focus On Good Bacteria

A holistic approach to dentistry, or integrative dentistry, sees the mouth as an integrated part of the body and considers oral health problems as they relate to total body health. The mouth does not exist in a vacuum. Getting holes in your teeth (cavities) is not normal. The mouth is a microenvironment that mimics the health of your total body. Did you know that plaque and tartar buildup on your teeth can be an indicator of and increase your risk for plaque and tartar buildup in your arteries? The same bacteria associated with gum disease have been found in the hearts of patients with heart disease, in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s, and in cancer cells of patients with pancreatic cancer. A holistic dentist focuses on balancing the bacteria in their patient’s mouth to improve not only their teeth and gums but their overall health as well.

2. No black teeth, only good looking smiles here

Holistic dentistry goes much deeper than just cleaning and fixing teeth; each patient’s entire well-being is taken into consideration. As part of holistic philosophy, holistic dentists provide safe mercury amalgam removal technique (SMART) and use biocompatible materials to restore your bite and smile.

3. Fluoride-free

Holistic dentists don’t advocate the indiscriminate use of fluoride as it is a known neurotoxin. Instead, they opt for products and treatments to make their patient’s teeth stronger using alternatives to fluoride. Dental cavities, also known as dental caries, is the second most prevalent disease in the world, coming in only slightly behind the common cold. Topical mineral and recalcifying products can provide many more benefits than fluoride without any harmful effects.

4. High tech

Choosing a holistic dentist does not mean sacrificing high tech treatments. In fact, it’s just the opposite. Holistic dentistry is focused on modern, minimally-invasive technologies and treatments. State-of-the-art options include:

• Advanced 3D low dose digital x-rays
• Laser treatments to treat gum disease
• High tech ceramic dental implants
• Same day crown technology
• Impression scanning

5. Snore no more

Many of the signs of snoring, sleep apnoea, and sleep-disordered breathing can be noticed during a routine dental exam and cleaning. Inadequate sleep can lead to weight gain, memory loss, high blood pressure, stroke, heart attacks, impaired alertness, and sudden death. A holistically oriented sleep-trained dentist can manufacture a comfortable and cost-effective mouthpiece to keep the airway clear and allow proper breathing throughout the night.

As a Holistic Dentist we may spend more time with you than most traditional dentists so we can understand your health history and know how to best assess your current dental needs. A comprehensive treatment plan may require additional costs for specialised testing, nutritional supplements and the equipment required to ensure you are not exposed to toxins or dental pollutants during your treatments.

That said the dental aspect of treatments is comparable to any standard dentist and all your treatment options and costs will be made available to you at the time of your consultation.

Holistic dentistry wants you to feel and look your best and if part of that is creating a healthy great-looking smile then yes we offer Cosmetic Dentistry. This includes tooth whitening, white fillings, veneers or crowns to improve the look, shape and colour of your teeth, or orthodontic treatment in some cases.

At Evolve Dental Brisbane we follow protocols for safe dentistry set out by The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. We also adhere to traditional dentistry rules and regulations. This assures that your health and safety are our number one focus during all treatments like Safe Amalgam Removal. We keep up to date with current developments in holistic dentistry and ensure we follow the guidelines to protect your health, the health of the dental team and the health of the planet.

If you feel our philosophy matches yours, let’s meet to discuss your dental health goals and get you on the path to better health. 

Contact us now to get started, call 07 3720 1811 to talk with our staff at our holistic dental office and schedule an appointment. It’s that easy!