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I agree. Having perfectly straight and white teeth does not mean you are healthy. "Cosemetic dentists" may risk creating more problems if s/he is merely putting a superficial ‘gloss’ over an unhealthy mouth, without taking into consideration other issues such as the patient’s tooth wear and/or head/neck pain that could be at the heart of the problem. Ronald Goldstein, D.D.S., Founder of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry remarks, “It has been estimated that in 2004, of the $35 billion spent on cosmetic dentistry, $10 billion was spent on misdiagnoses and redoing faulty dentistry.” To me, this is a strong indicator of the excessive misapplication of cosmetic technology in the dental profession. Even the best of technologies can fail if applied to an unhealthy oral system – similar to a premium quality tire placed on a racing car whose front end is out of alignment. The goal at Dr. McBride's Holistic Dental Wellness Center(my dad) where I work is to first learn about the person and the underlying causes. A lot of people want a quick fix instead of assessing their complete oral health. A dentist with a holistic approach is not just checking your teeth and gums, looking for decay and periodontal (gum) disease, or wanting to sell you on the idea of an improved smile through the wonders of cosmetic dentistry(such as teeth whitening). To Dr. McBride, holistic dentistry means first getting to know the whole person, their attitudes towards dentistry and their desires regarding prevention and treatment. True health requires patient education. When a person is healthy it is much easier to SMILE! Leanne
For great articles written by Dr. Robert McBride go to: LongBeachHolisticDentist

December 6, 2010 - 12:07pm

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