Nutritional Dentistry

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Rocklin Dental Team is one of the best resources for finding dentists who practice and promote is whole body health. Natural, whole body dentistry (also sometimes referred to as nutritional or holistic) has developed from the school of thought that the health of the human body as a whole is directly related to the health of the mouth. When patients receive conventional dental care the dentist merely treats the affected area, whether that entails a cleaning to remove plaque or a restorative procedure to fix damaged teeth. In Rocklin, CA, our whole health dentists understand that the human body is made up of interrelated systems, meaning your overall health can affect your oral health and visa versa. For example, there is a strong relationship between gum disease and chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and research continues to reveal more and more connections. Patients referred to dentists by Rocklin Dental Team can also have special testing implemented for sensitivity to dental materials. Possible negative reactions can be determined by drawing blood and sending it for Material Reactivity Testing by highly qualified technicians.

Natural, whole health, holistic dentistry also emphasizes the role that patients can play in their own oral health. In this aspect, your Rocklin dentist can offer counseling about effects that certain types of food can have on both plaque production and oral hygiene in general. Plaque causing bacteria mainly feeds on sugars, meaning that sweet foods like candy and desserts should be consumed in moderation. As well as sugars, foods rich in carbohydrates are also bad for teeth because they are made of sugars that will feed bacteria after broken down by saliva. Foods like crackers, bread, and cereal can be very nutritious, but brushing should always be done after these meals. At your appointment, your Rocklin dentist may suggest specific changes in your diet and oral hygiene. Such dietary counseling is rare to find among dentists, so contact Rocklin Dental Team to find the premier natural dentists in Rocklin, Roseville, and Lincoln.