Has anyone used Holistic Dentistry?!

I am a fan of Holistic Medicine and practice it. However some things need to be handled by Modern Medicine.
From notes in undergrad school I learned that Holistic Dentistry is:
As people become increasingly concerned about medical techniques and learn more about alternative health procedures, a new field of dentistry has popped up. Known as holistic dentistry, this type of dentistry combines dental knowledge with procedures from a variety of medical systems that are designed to improve a person’s oral health. Rather than focus on one area of a person’s body, holistic dentistry is concerned with the patient’s overall health. Therefore, instead of focusing solely on a patient’s teeth, holistic dentists are concerned about the relationship between a person’s mouth and the rest of their body.

Holistic Dentistry stresses the use of nontoxic restorative materials for dental work, and often incorporates other alternative methods such as homeopathy, nutrition and acupuncture. It takes into account that dental problems can lead to an imbalance in the body and have a negative impact on overall health.

I do not chose this path but a traditional dentist for my teeth. I was very apprehensive to what was taught.

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I haven't used Holistic Dentistry, but know a lot about general dentistry. From what Irish girl has said, there isn't a huge difference. It sounds like it is more about whether you get a dentist who is about preventative care and is interested in educating the patient, versus someone who is just a technician and processing the next patient.

If you don't want amalgam fillings, then just ask for composite fillings instead. Root fillings are a complicated process, and require a great deal of care. If you need those, then you can always choose to see a specialist (Endodontist). The procedures for cleaning the roots, sterilisation and use of sterile fillers (gutta perca points) are very thorough - I've assisted in probably 100 of these. As for denal care, you can ask for Oral Hygiene instruction from the dentist. The problem is most people don't want to pay for the time to have this. You can be shown how to brush and floss your teeth properly (most people do it badly), and get information on what foods damage the enamel on your teeth (citrus fruit, for example). For anaesthetic, some dentists have a spray that can minimise the pain of the injection, or laughing gas is often a good option although often not sufficient pain relief for drilling and extractions.

As for any health care, your best option is make careful choices as to the person treating you. For dental care: have the regular check-ups (every 6 months), have a scale and polish regularly, make sure you are covered by a lead apron when having x-rays, know that you don't need to use toothpaste except to give you fresh breath, buy soft toothbrushes (you don't need the fancy ones, just a basic Oral B toothbrush is good), and buy the better quality floss (Oral B is better than Johnson's, for example).

Not yet but plan to if necessary. They've got the best amalgam removal protocols that keep mercury from flooding your system. I tend to agree that root canals cause more harm than good because of the potential for low grade infections of the jaw in many susceptible people and that these can have creeping negative effects on the whole person as they progress.
Holistic dentists obviously get the same training as runofthemill dentists, but they're a lot more careful on a procedural basis. They've obviously done a lot more research.