Biological Dentistry
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Looking for a biological dentist near York? Start with an unhurried consultation.
Dental care that looks for the root cause, not just the symptom, with your whole body in mind.
Root causes, not just symptoms
Mercury-free and metal-free
Your natural teeth come first
What's included
- An unhurried talk about your health, diet and habits
- A Green CT scan or oral DNA test when it helps
- A plan that treats the cause and saves natural teeth
- Mercury-free, metal-free restorations
What is a biological dentist?
A biological dentist looks at how your mouth and dental materials affect the rest of your body, and treats the root cause of a problem instead of only the pain.
Biological or holistic?
Biological, holistic and natural dentistry are names for the same approach. Holistic dentistry is where the full picture lives.
What biological dentistry means here
Rather than treating only the tooth that hurts, Dr. Haywood asks why it hurts. Diet, medications and habits are part of every conversation, and materials are chosen with your whole-body health in mind. Southern York Smile Care is a biological, mercury-free dental office in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, serving York, York County and northern Baltimore County, Maryland. No silver fillings are placed, and old ones can be removed with a safe protocol: a protective barrier and high-volume suction that captures the mercury. Fillings are tooth-colored and BPA-free, zirconia implants are offered as a metal-free option, and fluoride is your choice. Biological care costs no more than standard dentistry.
Benefits
Care that looks past the symptom.
Root causes
Treat a problem once, so it doesn't keep coming back.
Whole-body view
Diet, medications and habits are part of your plan.
Mercury-free
No silver fillings, and old ones removed safely.
Natural teeth first
Teeth are preserved and drilling avoided where possible.
No extra cost
Biological care costs no more than standard dental care.
Real stories, real smiles
Spread the cost
Monthly plans through CareCredit and Cherry. Checking your options doesn't affect your credit score, and both give an instant decision.
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Biological care from an experienced dentist
A closer look before any treatment starts.
Dr. Steven Haywood, DDS, graduated cum laude in 1987, completed a U.S. Air Force residency and has more than 35 years of experience. Southern York Smile Care is a mercury-free office.
3D imaging
A full 3D view of your teeth and jaw, beyond a flat X-ray.
Gum health
A saliva test that names the bacteria behind gum disease.
Gum therapy
Clears bacteria and infection from the gums.
Fillings
Tooth-colored, BPA-free fillings instead of amalgam.
How it works
Start with the whole picture
An unhurried first visit. Dr. Haywood asks about your diet, medications and habits, because each one affects your oral and overall health.
Look beneath the surface
A Green CT scan or an oral DNA test shows what's happening below the surface before a plan is made.
Treat the cause
Treatment aims at the root of the problem, preserves natural teeth where possible, and uses mercury-free, metal-free materials.
Smile Guide
Plain answers about biological and holistic dentistry.
Frequently asked questions
What is a biological dentist?
A biological dentist looks at how your dental health and dental materials affect your whole body. Instead of treating only the symptom, the aim is to find and treat the root cause.
Is biological dentistry the same as holistic dentistry?
Yes. Biological, holistic and natural dentistry describe the same approach. See holistic dentistry at Southern York Smile Care.
Do you use mercury fillings?
No. The office is mercury-free, and old silver fillings can be removed safely. More about mercury-free dentistry.
Do you use fluoride?
It's your choice. Holistic patients get a remineralization varnish to help strengthen enamel, and fluoride is offered to families who want it.
Does biological dentistry cost more?
No, it costs no more than standard dental care. Southern York Smile Care is out of network with all insurers: you pay at the visit and the office files the claim for you. CareCredit and Cherry payment plans are available.
Answers to common questions about biological dentistry in Shrewsbury, PA.
Every mouth is different. Your treatment plan, timeline and cost are set at your consultation. Results vary from person to person.