Your teeth and gums play an integral role in your overall health, and people who have a complete, healthy smile are more likely to enjoy better systematic wellbeing, too. Rather than treating your mouth as though it exists in a vacuum, holistic dentistry concentrates on the picture of your whole health. Therefore, certain procedures will look a little different from a holistic dentist in accordance with this philosophy. Ceramic dental implants are one example. They offer an alternative, metal-free treatment option that is kind to your oral health AND your overall wellbeing. Keep reading to learn more about why, and whether or not you are a great candidate for this metal-free option.

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For patients who are already missing or are on the brink of losing one or more teeth, dental implants offer a highly effective replacement method. By rebuilding the missing tooth/teeth from the root up, dental implants offer the ultimate in stability for your new smile. However, many people are reluctant to have titanium implants, the standard material for this option, placed in their mouths. Your holistic dentist in Southlake is pleased to provide a biocompatible alternative to titanium dental implants — and these are made from zirconia. Keep reading to find out more about how that can benefit your oral and overall health for long to come.

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