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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY IN SHREWSBURY, PA
Meet the best holistic dentist in the York and Shrewsbury areas at Southern York Smile CareThe philosophy of holism is about considering the entire person and acknowledging that all parts of the person correlate to each other, including physical, mental, emotional, and social factors. When we apply holism to dentistry, all factors affecting the patient are significant, not just disease, pain, and infection. Other terms for holistic dentistry might be alternative dentistry, biocompatible dentistry, or biological dentistry.
A homeopathic dentist like Dr. Steven Haywood doesn’t only treat the disease; he is concerned with the patient’s overall health and wellness, too. He understands the ways in which oral health can affect the entire body, and he addresses patients’ needs using safe, scientific solutions. This is part of what sets Dr. Haywood apart from other dental practitioners in the Shrewsbury and York, PA areas.
THE MOUTH IS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN BODY AND WORLD
GUM DISEASE SPECIALIST SHREWSBURY, PAIf the eyes are the window to the soul, then the mouth is definitely the gateway to the body. How we care for the health of our mouth often determines how other serious diseases may develop or may thrive because of neglect or lack of proper diagnosis. Maintaining a healthy mouth and gums will pay as a lifetime of reduced risk for many known diseases and cancers.
GUM DISEASE
According to the CDC, as many as half of American adults have some form of gum disease. In its early stage, gingivitis, it’s the result of plaque building up and irritating the gums, causing swelling, tenderness, and infection. Over time, gingivitis can worsen into periodontitis, which weakens the support structures around the teeth. Studies have suggested a link between gum disease and a number of chronic conditions.
DIABETES
Nearly a quarter of diabetics also have gum disease. Diabetes makes it more difficult for the body to fight off harmful bacteria, which makes it easier to develop gum disease and harder to keep it under control. Gum disease, in turn, can make it harder to control blood sugar levels and manage diabetes.
CANCER
Researchers have found that men with gum disease are 30% more likely to develop blood cancers, 49% more likely to develop kidney cancer, and 54% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer. It is well known that oral viruses can cause esophageal cancer. Cancer treatments themselves can have an impact on oral health as well. Chemotherapy and radiation treatment can have side effects like dry mouth, sensitive gums, sores in the mouth, and jaw and facial pain.
HEART DISEASE
The reasons for this are not yet clear, but heart disease and gum disease have a tendency to go hand in hand. As many as nine in every ten people with heart disease also have gum disease. One theory is that inflammation is the link between these two conditions.
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
A link between P. Gingivalis bacteria and Alzheimer’s dementia was published in 2019 in Science magazine. Since then, research into the effects that periodontal disease bacteria have on our overall health have increased. We can now test for these specific pathogenic bacteria with specific oral DNA tests.
OTHER COMPLICATIONS
Beyond these types of conditions, gum disease is also linked to osteoporosis, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, certain lung conditions, and even stroke. Gum disease in pregnant women is also linked to preterm births and low birth weights.
HOLISTIC DENTISTRY BENEFITS WITH DR. HAYWOOD
Southern York Smile Care offers the best holistic dentistry in all of PennsylvaniaShrewsbury dentist Dr. Steven Haywood provides exceptional cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, Invisalign orthodontics, general dentistry, and so much more to patients in the South York County, PA area. This not only includes the surrounding Pennsylvania communities of Shrewsbury, York, New Freedom, and Stewartstown but also to North Baltimore County communities of Freeland, Parkton, and Monkton. We are here just around the corner!
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF HOLISTIC DENTISTRY
HOLISTIC DENTAL SHREWSBURY, PATwo examples of the expanded focus of holistic dentistry are proper nutrition and elimination of toxins. Toxins and potentially dangerous materials can enter the body through the mouth or from the teeth. Dr. Haywood, a mercury free dentist, will help to eliminate harmful bacteria, heavy metals, and chemicals. At Southern York Smile Care, we are specifically concerned with mercury in older fillings, nickel, fluoride, bisphenol plastics, periodontal bacteria, and fungi that cause or drive at least fourteen diseases and four known cancers.
Dr. Haywood’s process begins with a thorough evaluation of your specific needs and concerns. The last thing anyone wants with medical or dental care is cookie-cutter service. No two people have the same physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual makeup, so no two people have the exact same oral health.
One of the major benefits of a holistic dental care approach for patients in Shrewsbury and York, PA is a fully customized diagnosis and treatment plan for each individual patient. Within this flexible discipline, we look for innovative solutions to get you the best possible outcome, both short and long-term.
HOLISTIC DENTISTRY BENEFITS WITH DR. HAYWOOD
SOUTHERN YORK SMILE CARE OFFERS THE BEST HOLISTIC DENTISTRY IN ALL OF PENNSYLVANIAShrewsbury dentist Dr. Steven Haywood provides exceptional cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, Invisalign orthodontics, general dentistry, and so much more to patients in the South York County, PA area. This not only includes the surrounding Pennsylvania communities of Shrewsbury, York, New Freedom, and Stewartstown but also to North Baltimore County communities of Freeland, Parkton, and Monkton. We are here just around the corner!
OTHER SPECIALTY DENTAL SERVICES
TMJ TREATMENT, ORAL SURGERY EXTRACTIONS, AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY IN SHREWSBURY, PA
Restorative dentistry is the integration of art and technology that helps our clients achieve both the function and beauty of an amazing smile. Dental crowns, dental bridges, safe root canals, white fillings, and dental bonding are expertly performed at Southern York Smile Care. Dr. Haywood and his gentle team are eager to help you restore your teeth.
Proper oral care and teeth cleanings safeguard your oral health and the longevity of your teeth. Regular dental cleanings and complete exams benefit your overall health! Plaque buildup, tartar, and bacteria damage your teeth and your healthy smile. Our professional dental office is here to help you keep your teeth clean and your gums healthy for a lifetime
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GET YOUR ANSWERS ABOUT HOLISTIC DENTISTRY IN SHREWSBURY, PAAmalgam fillings are known to contain from 50-75% of a toxic heavy metal- Mercury. We are not allowed to even put it into the trash or the drain or else we are fined for dumping toxic waste, yet, incomprehensibly, they are still allowed to be in our bodies according to our federal government. Health risks of mercury poisoning are well known and small amounts of mercury are released from the time they are placed until the time they are removed. Silver, copper, tin, gallium, and zinc are also in mercury amalgam fillings. People with known sensitivities to these metals will also suffer the consequences. Mercury exposures can cause neurological impairment and kidney dysfunction.
Amalgam fillings are considered by our offices to be outdated and potentially dangerous and should be replaced. The FDA has recommended that pregnant or nursing mothers not receive mercury fillings. What about the rest of us? Mercury amalgam fillings are not as strong as what we have today and fillings over 6 years old will leak and fail 90% of the time. Whether you want stronger more beautiful fillings or you feel as we do that mercury fillings are dangerous, it is definitely the time to have your mercury amalgam fillings removed
The average cost to replace amalgam fillings varies by location, the complexity of the procedure, and whether it’s being performed in a private practice or at an emergency room. The good news is that dental insurance often covers much of this cost.
Mercury amalgam is removed using a barrier over the teeth to protect you from ingesting the material. Mercury vapor is released in small amounts during removal and we allow patients to choose to have supplemental oxygen so that none can be inhaled. Our high volume evacuation system collects the mercury amalgam into a FDA approved waste filter for toxic waste disposal at an approved site. Your holistic medical doctor may offer chelation therapy and pre and post-op heavy metals testing should heavy metal toxicity be a concern.
A holistic dental practitioner will use a safe ceramic resin composite filling in many cases. Those concerned about other components of filling materials may choose all ceramic inlays and onlays or 18k gold fillings which have virtually no negative affects in our bodies.
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