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Integrative Dentistry, like Integrative Medicine, seeks to meld the best practices of traditional/allopathic knowledge and medicine with the more recently recognized alternative practices to traditional care. The results of integrative/holistic care is desired to be less invasive, less reliant on pharmaceutical therapy, involves less radiation and seeks to identify root causes of disease rather than to mask or only treat the symptoms.
"Integrative Dentistry considers the material that is used to restore teeth and mouths, the occlusion involved in such restorations and how it affects the TM joints, and musculature of the face and head. We not only want to identify ‘toxic’ materials and avoid or minimize exposure, but also identify materials that may be poorly tolerated by certain individuals who are immunocompromised or ‘high reactors’ to material that may not bother another."
—Dr. Ted Reese
Best dentist and staff, he is an expert in TMJ and a naturopath!!!”
I suffered with generalized pain in my lower right jaw for years. Many previous dentists just discounted the pain. When I mentioned it to Dr. Reese, he suggested that I allow him to do a CT Scan of that area. It was easy, done right in his office, and he gave me the results in the same appointment. My pain was caused by large pockets where my tissue and bone didn’t heal right after a root canal, and wisdom tooth extraction. I came back to have Ozone injections in those areas. The injections kill bacteria and promote healing. I had to be numbed, and it was no more painful then any other typical procedure. Who enjoys any of it! The next day, the generalized pain I’ve been suffering with was gone. It’s been six weeks now, and I’m still pain free. Between that, and using the Theodent toothpaste, I feel like a different person. I wouldn’t go to anyone else.
A truly integrative dental experience assesses not only the health of teeth and gums, and what lies within the mouth but considers the overall health of the individual and how it can be affected by conditions of health or the lack of health as it may exist in the mouth. This means that the function of the TMJ’s (temporomandibular joint) are considered, the ability to adequately chew an appropriate diet with the existing teeth and/or dentures, assessment of how a malocclusion(poor bite and jaw position) could affect breathing, neck posture, sleep patterns(apnea) in an adult, and poor oxygenation in children that affects growth, metabolism, and cognition. Head, neck, and TMJ pain are also important considerations and a common occurrence in patients suffering from poor health that is often easily remedied and addressed by an experienced holistic practitioner.
As a certified NMD, naturopathic medical doctor, my practice also relies heavily on nutraceuticals, homeopathics, and nontraditional therapies such as ozone applications for tooth, gum, and bone infections. Other nontraditional therapies include laser therapy for cavity removal, disinfection of cavities and root canals, and muscle and joint pain relief.
Many people are confused about the buzz words of mercury safe, and mercury free dental care. We are a ‘mercury safe’ practice that uses a specific protocol to protect yourself (and ourselves) from the mercury vapors created when removing old mercury fillings. A mercury free environment would only exist if we didn’t allow anyone with an existing amalgam filling to enter our practice which we obviously don’t want to exclude!
"Integrative Dentistry considers the material that is used to restore teeth and mouths, the occlusion involved in such restorations and how it affects the TM joints, and musculature of the face and head. We not only want to identify ‘toxic’ materials and avoid or minimize exposure, but also identify materials that may be poorly tolerated by certain individuals who are immunocompromised or ‘high reactors’ to material that may not bother another."
—Dr. Ted Reese
Biological or Holistic Dentistry (also known as Biological or Whole Body Dentistry) is the delivery of dental care with an understanding and appreciation of the far-reaching effects the materials used have on our bodies and the importance of oral/dental health in promoting and sustaining a person’s systemic health. View all of our services.
Dr. Ted Reese is an Indianapolis holistic dentist practicing integrated dentistry. At Indianapolis Dentistry we are proud to be offering a state-of-the-art dental office combined with the knowledge and concerns for your entire body health. This is known as Biological, Holistic, Whole Body, or Biocompatible Dentistry. Our focus is not only the health of your teeth and gums, but of your entire body that may be affected by improper restorations, poor occlusion, or periodontal infection.
“Our mission is to provide all of our patients with healthy and lasting dental care in a caring and comfortable atmosphere. My best work goes entirely unnoticed as it appears and feels so natural!”
—Dr. Ted Reese