Differences in Types of Dentistry

Conventional Dentistry cuts and infects the immune membrane with all external agents that collect around the teeth (through conventional teeth cleaning); places mercury, nickel, aluminum, cadmium, and other potentially harmful chemicals in the mouth; places mixed metals, including gold and porcelain-covered metal crowns that produce voltage, electrical currents, and electro-magnetic energy that may stress the sympathetic nervous system. It also produces trauma, both mental and physical, as well as inflammation, which may result in ischemic (lack of oxygen causing cellular death) conditions, and tissue death in bone and teeth; performs root canals using caustic chemicals that are cytotoxic with a latex and heavy metal filling; and may create structural changes in the jaw which may influence the whole body.

Conventional or Biologic Dentistry recognizes that the mercury in silver amalgam fillings may pose a significant risk to the overall health of the human body and the environment. However, the usual material chosen to replace the mercury dental filling is a composite resin or other plastic-based tooth-colored filling. These materials may not have the structural strength to withstand the heavy functional load and may wear, fracture, or decay prematurely. In addition, many have chemicals that further leach into biologic tissues. Another popular choice of many alternative/biologic dentists is the grind the mercury-filled tooth down for a gold or porcelain covered metal crown. Unfortunately, most metals produce a high level of electrical current and electro-magnetic energy. In addition the techniques for grinding the tooth down for the crown are traumatic and may produce ischemic events in the tooth and the bone. Alternative and biologic dentistry also recognize the severe impact of the hidden infections and disease around many root-canal treated teeth and extraction sites. The problem is that they also believe that the body cannot be healed at this point and that the only solution is aggressive surgery and more extractions.

Functional Dentistry also acknowledges the risks that may be inherent in mercury amalgam fillings, but also understands the natural, functional design of the mouth and the complete integration with the rest of the body. Assessment of the mouth, in relation to the functioning state of the whole body, becomes the cornerstone of each dental evaluation. Restoration of teeth and oral health involves orchestrating the dental treatment with whole-body functioning systems to provide optimized health outcomes. Nature provides the blueprints, and Functional Dentistry attempts to recreate the natural form and function of the oral area while minimizing trauma, toxicity, and damage. This requires an understanding of whole body systems, and coordinating the timing of dental treatment with other health restoration procedures and therapies.