The world of anti-ageing and Aesthetic Medicine is booming because everybody wants to grow old without chronic illness. So far the focus has been outer appearance with multiple aesthetic enhancements, supplements and fitness regimes. 

Today the world of anti-ageing is looking at the effects inner health as a major contributor to the way we look, think and feel.

Glowing skin and a healthy smile is what every aesthetic practitioner is striving to achieve.

 The study of the microbiome of the gut is fascinating when you think that the whole of the DNA of our body is only 10% human and 90% bacteria, virus and other nasty aliens. As the mouth is the top of the gut and it too has its unique oral biome that communicates with our body.

The other aspect of the focus of anti-ageing medicine is Mitochondrial health. These are the energy-producing mechanisms of every cell in the body. It has been said that all chronic illness is due to mitochondrial dysfunction. So we really need to take every step to eliminate stressors to these powerful powerhouses of the body. Therefore good gut and mitochondria health are the keys to wellness, longevity and a clear complexion that defies your age.

What has this got to do with holistic dentistry?

Recent scientific research is identifying the stressors in modern-day life that contribute to the degradation of the oral/gut microbiome and mitochondria. Heavy metals, infections, inflammation, poor oxygenation and EMF all contribute. 

What are the 5 critical factors you need to look for and what are the solutions?

1. Do you have old silver Mercury amalgams?

Your old silver fillings are made up of over 50% elemental mercury and the rest silver, tin and copper. Unfortunately, there is a release of heavy metal mercury all the time when you chew, heat and grind. This is absorbed into the respiratory system and the digestive system. The oral microbiome changes it to methyl mercury that you can also get from eating fish that then changes the gut microbiome. An increased risk of toxicity, candida and antibiotic resistance can occur.

Solution
Find a dentist who is SMART certified (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique). You will then be reassured that you can replace these fillings when indicated with safety to you, the dental staff and the planet.
 

2. Are your gums red in your smile and bleed when brushing?

This is a sign of gum disease. This leads to loss of boney attachment around your teeth leading to abscess and loss. The bacteria in you oral microbiome is out of balance and the nasty anaerobic bacteria enter the blood and travel to the brain and other distant organs. This chronic infection leads to whole-body inflammation and needs to be addressed seriously.

Solution
Find a dentist with a dental hygienist. We at Dental Wellness call it Oral Fitness Therapy. The focus of the treatment is to address the bacteria responsible and show you simple ways of preventing the situation arising again. Nutritional advice, Ozone infused solutions and easy to follow oral maintenance programmes are used to get this condition under control.

3. Have you had your root canals checked recently?

Root canal therapy is carried out to retain a dead tooth in your mouth. An Endodontist specialises in this procedure. There is always a risk that alow-grade infection will still exist beyond the end of the root in the bone of your jaw. A dead tooth that has not had a root canal therapy is a definite source for chronic infection. These chronic infections are anaerobic in nature and will travel via the blood to the brain and distant organs. If you have had a tooth removed and the bone of the socket has not healed then this also is a source of chronic infections.

Solution
Regular examination of these areas with a digital x-ray and visual inspection of the gum at the neck of these teeth. A 3D-Conebeam CT with low radiation/high definition view can see unseen problems that normal x rays miss. Removal of any tooth needs to address the infection in the bone and socket and healthy healing encouraged. We have introduced advanced healing techniques using components of your own blood, PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin) to accelerate healing and enable a healthy tooth replacement with a metal-free zirconia dental implant. Dental Wellness was the first dental practice in Australasia to introduce a total metal-free aesthetic solution.

4. Breathing

Optimal oxygen supply to the cells of your body relies on correct breathing techniques. Nasal breathing is advised but many people struggle to breathe through their nose, especially when asleep and snoring and sleep apnoea can result. Mouth breathing leads to a risk of a heightened nervous system that can lead to anxiety, stress and even high blood pressure with a reduction of oxygen to the cells of the body.

Solution
From an early age, your biological dentist will assess your breathing and airway. Correct jaw development occurs when nasal breathing is encouraged early in life. Tonsil and airway health assessment is undertaken, dietary guidance and ENT referral if necessary. As an adult, it is possible to improve the nasal breathing by wearing a dental splint or building up your bite. By opening your bite the resistance to air intake is reduced via the nose. An added bonus of opening your bite is less stressed facial muscles and less of a nasio-labial crease, mentallis and lip contraction creating a stress-free smile. GP referral for a sleep study will rule out obstructive Sleep Apnoea and a plan of action given so that your heart and brain are not under stress when asleep. Deep sleep is essential for calming the nervous system and allowing healing and detoxification of even the brain.

5. Smile, it’s good for you!

When you smile, you feel good.

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of understanding.” Mother Teresa.

Solution
Safer Healthy Beautiful Smiles.

If you hold back from smiling because you dislike something about your teeth, we can help. When you can smile freely with confidence, your whole face lights up. Modern aesthetic dentistry can achieve the smile you have always wanted. A totally metal-free solution can be achieved at Dental Wellness with wafer-thin ceramic veneers or zirconia crowns, bridges and metal-free bioceramic implants. With no metal in your mouth, you avoid potential reactions with surrounding EMF that may become a big issue in the future.

As you can see, if these dental issues are addressed in a safe modern holistic way the major stressors on the body can be minimised.

Keep Smiling,
Its good for You!

Dr David Cowhig, the founder of the Dental Wellness clinics, is a pioneer in holistic metal free dentistry & aesthetics, providing scientific-based biological dentistry. We support you as an individual and take into account the variety of factors that can lead to dental and oral health problems. We believe passionately that creating health and beauty around us is an integral part of life and you will feel these qualities in our dental care. You can find us at The Gap in Brisbane, focussing on holistic aesthetic total metal-free dentistry.

Contact Dental Wellness on 07 3511 1399 or email [email protected].

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