Brookline dentist explains how oral health affects the overall health of the body
Anything that enters your mouth, regardless if it is good or bad, impacts your overall health. Your mouth is the portal to the rest of the body. Bacteria can spread with food as it travels through the body. For further clarification, our Brookline dentist explains how oral health affects overall health.
Studies have shown that periodontal disease is associated with or can lead to diseases or conditions of the body including pregnancy issues such as premature birth or low birth weight, cardiovascular disease, and endocarditis which is an infection of the heart’s inner lining. In addition, patients who have conditions such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS, osteoporosis, or Alzheimer’s may be at risk for oral health problems. The body’s resistance to infection is lowered which makes poor oral health a common side effect. When oral, medical, or overall health conditions change, it is important to make the dentist aware.
Mouth-body connection
At Alpha Plus Dental Center, we understand the mouth-body connection. What enters the mouth affects the rest of the body. Following a holistic approach allows us to choose better, safer materials. We use materials that are non-toxic and metal-free. As biocompatible materials, they promote overall health, do not cause adverse effects with the body, and produce a better aesthetic result. The decision to use non-toxic materials is simple but makes a long-term health and aesthetic difference.
Holistic dentistry involves a commitment to individualized patient care. No two patients are the same so each should be treated as a unique individual with a customized treatment plan. Holistic dental care protects patients’ oral and overall health. Our practice offers comprehensive holistic care. Our patients’ health is our priority.
Benefits of biological dental care include:
- Using toxin-free materials
- Following and maintaining techniques that cause minimal disruption to the mouth
- Placing ceramic or composite restorations rather than metal
- Avoiding mercury in dental work
- Using state-of-the-art technology
- Following an approach to dentistry that considers the long-term health benefits
Our team strives to improve oral care in a safe, toxin-free manner. Contact Dr. Stan Kovtun and the team at Alpha Plus Dental Center in Brookline, MA. Call (617) 274-8494.
