At Lifetime Dental in Prahran, VIC, we focus on biological dentistry. If you're not sure what that means, read on. We'll explain what biological dentistry is and how it can benefit you.
What Biological Dentistry Actually Means
Biological dentistry focuses on the vital connection between your dental health and your overall systemic wellness. It offers conservative, minimally invasive treatments that protect your natural tooth structure for as long as possible, using biocompatible materials that won't trigger unhealthy reactions in your body. Biological dentistry also focuses on the patient's whole-body health, smile goals, and personal lifestyle needs.
How Biological Dentistry Applies Across All Stages of Life
Biological dentistry plays an integral role at every stage of life. Here's what you should know.
Pregnancy and Early Childhood
Dentistry during pregnancy closely monitors the mom's oral health because problems like diabetes are more prevalent during pregnancy due to hormones. Dentists can also provide nutritional guidelines that support pregnancy.
Children can begin their dental journey as soon as their first teeth arrive or by age one. These early visits allow our dentists to monitor oral development and build a friendly rapport.
Adults and Existing Restorations
For adults, biological dentistry provides safe amalgam removal of older, broken-down fillings that could currently be negatively impacting their health. Biocompatibility testing of materials before placing fillings, crowns, or dental implants ensures the patient has no negative reactions and that the restorations are more successful.
Older Adults and Preventive Care
For our senior patients, managing chronic systemic inflammation to protect the immune system becomes important. Because oral health has been linked with systemic concerns like heart disease and diabetes, it has never been more important to monitor and care for your dental health. We can help.
If you're looking for a holistic dentist in Prahran, you can call our team for more information or request a visit online.
