Skip to content

What is Holistic Dentistry?

Holistic medicine dates back centuries ago to Hippocrates, the Greek physician who many consider the father of modern medicine. While thinking of holistic medicine, it’s foundational approach to medicine is focused on treating patients as a whole. The same can be said for holistic dentistry. Holistic dentistry is an innovative type of dental practice. The holistic dentistry approach is not a recognized specialty. In fact, we are the only practice that offers Holistic Dentistry within the Fairbanks Community Holistic Dentistry investigates a patient’s overall health and wellness as it relates to their mouth and whole body.

Smiling Family at the Picnic place

What are the benefits of Holistic Dentistry?

Traditional and holistic dental practices maintain the standards of the American dental Association, ensuring effective treatment. The difference between each is the view on overall health and the mouth. In holistic Dentistry the mouth is an integral part of the body that plays a key role in a being’s overall health. There can be several benefits to visiting a dentist that uses holistic dentistry within their practice. One of the biggest benefits is that these licensed dentists use alternative techniques and natural remedies in addition to the traditional dentistry practices to provide options that best suit the patients needs.

Back To Top