Functional Dentistry is a branch of Functional Medicine, where the root cause of the dental issues is assessed and corrected to optimize a patients oral health
A Functional Dentist will often assess your dietary patterns and lifestyle habits apart from the regular dental examination. They will focus more on the home care to be taken after the dental treatment so as to eliminate the original etiology of your dental disease. For Example if you have cavities in your teeth, apart from removing and filling the cavity your dentist will focus on including tooth remineralizing foods in your diet and improving your teeth brushing habits to prevent future decay
A functional dentist is also a biological dentist wherein special attention will be made to use non toxic materials and practices to heal your oral cavity. For example this might involve removing amalgam/ metal fillings or crowns and replacing with more biocompatible materials like composite
Another term commonly used for this practice is holistic dentistry. Quite simplified it means that the individuals whole health must be taken into account to ensure dental wellness. Holistic dentists are also more inclined towards use of laser treatments for the treatment of cavities and gum disease and believe in using natural remedies rather than surgical procedures . When dealing with crooked teeth, functional dentists use the principles of orofacial myology to improve your facial musculature and teeth which fit in it
Incase you have a long standing persistent and recurring dental issues, a functional dentist would be the right choice for you. Call us on 054 770 9888