{"id":19490,"date":"2020-06-05T11:52:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T10:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=19490"},"modified":"2025-07-30T20:31:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T19:31:48","slug":"holistic-dentist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-services\/holistic-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Holistic Dentist: What Is It and How Do I Find Natural Care Near Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you aspire to lead a natural lifestyle, you\u2019ve probably considered holistic dentistry. But what is a holistic dentist<\/strong>? And is holistic dentistry legitimate? And how can you find a natural dentist near you<\/a>? We will answer these questions in this article.<\/p>

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What is holistic dentistry?<\/h2>

Holistic dentistry is a complementary or alternative dental practice<\/strong> that is currently gaining much popularity as more and more people seek out natural tooth care<\/a> and treatment methods. It can be compared to and thought of in the same way that acupuncture or naturopathy is alternative medicine to conventional medicine.<\/p>

Holistic dentistry is known by many different names that you may be more familiar with, such as\u00a0alternative dentistry,\u00a0unconventional dentistry, natural dentistry, organic dentistry, or\u00a0biocompatible dentistry just to name a few.<\/p>

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It\u2019s also sometimes used interchangeably with \u201cbiological dentistry\u201d although according to the American Dental Association, there are slight differences.<\/p>

Ask a dentist: What can I eat to naturally take care of my teeth?<\/div>

One very important part of holistic medicine, including dentistry, has to do with the foods you consume. Some research has shown that diets high in grains and phytic acid may damage enamel and increase your risk for cavities.<\/p>

Alternatively, diets with lots of nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits, grass-fed meats, and fish high in Omega-3 oils have been shown to improve oral health and overall health. It\u2019s also essential to take care of your gut health because this is closely linked with the health of your mouth.<\/p>

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According to the Holistic Dental Network, as seen on their website here<\/a>, holistic dentists aim to address dental issues from the perspective of \u2018mind, body and spirit<\/a>\u2018 \u2013 aiming to \u2018promote health and wellness instead of the treatment of disease\u2019.<\/p>

Holistic dentistry aims to combine modern science with traditional healing, and operates by four major principles<\/strong>:<\/p>