Root canal therapy may not be the only answer. Holistic Dentistry for Health New York approaches tooth decay differently than traditional dentists.

Unfortunately, when decay is not treated in the early stages, it can cause more problems. If the decay in your tooth has hit the pulp, which is where the nerves, roots, and tissue are located inside of your tooth, it can make everyday tasks quite difficult requiring root canal therapy.

If you have a cavity that has reached the pulp, it can make eating, drinking and even talking difficult. Holistic Dentistry for Health NY offers patients alternatives to traditional root canal therapy and will do everything in their power to avoid the dreaded dead tooth.

So what is a Root Canal?

Every tooth has a root canal which is a chamber located inside of your tooth. The pulp contains nerves, lymph vessels, and blood vessels that nourish your tooth. The pulp also transmits pain signals to your brain. If you have been avoiding that small cavity, it could turn into something much worse.

Conventional Root Canal Therapy

If the pulp in your tooth has been exposed to infection or bacteria, the tissues supporting the teeth begin to die. This will cause the tooth to become infected, which could lead to an abscess. Traditional root canal therapy removes the pulp and nerves before thoroughly cleaning the area. Once cleaned, the root canal chambers are sealed, with a dental crown placed over the top to prevent additional structural damage.

Most conventional dentists recommend root canals because they have not gotten to the root of the problem, no pun intended. Dentistry for Health NY will diagnose the source of the dental pain and diagnose the issue. Often times, a root canal isn’t necessary, but is usually the easy route to take, as conventional dentists don’t have the time to diagnose the real problem. Holistic Dentistry looks at the whole person.

Although most dentists recommend root canal therapy for pulp death, there are other alternatives. Call or click and talk to Dr. Reid Winick from Dentistry for Health NY today if you have been suffering from tooth pain. You may not need root canal therapy, call or click now.

Holistic Dentistry helps your immune system by creating a healthy mouth. Your teeth and gums affect your overall health and if your mouth is unhealthy, the rest of your body will be as well.

According to Dentistry for Health NY, periodontal disease can contribute to heart attacks, heart disease, dementia, and even Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Reid Winick explains that the oral bacteria and plaque enters your bloodstream spreading the inflammation to your other organs.

Biological or holistic dentistry takes into consideration your overall health before proceeding with any dental treatments. Dentistry for Health NY practices nutrition, naturopathy and homeopathy as well helping patients understand the association between a healthy immune system and overall health.

If you follow the Dentistry for Healthy NY blog, you will know how toxic mercury is. Holistic Dentistry uses biocompatible non-toxic materials that promote healing and in some cases alleviate the need for mediations.

What you May not Know about Mercury

• It is a neurotoxin
• Is very toxic particularly to people who have a mercury allergy
• Chronic exposure, such as amalgam fillings, can affect your overall health
• Dental practices in the US are the second largest mercury users on the planet
• When tossed out, mercury amalgams can affect water and air quality
• Toxic chemicals, including mercury are being found in fish and pregnant women

If you have amalgam fillings implanted in your teeth, mercury is being released 24 hours a day seven days a week. This can have a negative effect on your immune system and your digestion causing chronic inflammation in the body.

The very first step to a healthy mouth and body is to remove your toxic fillings. Once removed, it is much easier to begin a detoxification program.

Holistic Dentistry uses the safest and most effective non-invasive treatments available in order to support your immune system and your body’s ability to heal.

If you would like more information regarding holistic dentistry, call or click and schedule a consultation with Dentistry for Health NY.