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Aug 03, 2020 03:56PM ● By Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky

Biological dentistry is not a new form of dentistry. Instead, it is more along the lines of a philosophy that can apply as much to dentistry as it does to healthcare: seeking a safe, nontoxic approach to providing treatment. A fundamental component of biological dentistry is taking a biocompatible approach to a patient’s oral health. What this means is that we practice in such a way as to prevent any harm to not only our mouth but also our body.

Research has shown that amalgam releases mercury in large amounts, produces detectable exposures in people with fillings and that chronic mercury exposure in the amount released by amalgam may possibly boost the risk of physiological damage. “Mercury-free” dentists don’t place amalgams, but “mercury-safe” dentists are actively conscious of the issue. They present scientifically validated methods to significantly reduce and mitigate the exposure to mercury by using safety measures to prevent mercury exposure during amalgam removal.

Another aspect of biological dentists is that they evaluate a patient’s nutrition. Nutritional status affects all aspects of a patient’s healing ability. Biological detoxification is highly dependent on nutritional support, as is the case with periodontal or gum therapy or any cure for wounds. Though biological dentistry does not automatically mean that a dentist is a licensed nutritionist, biological dentistry involves an understanding of the effect of nutrition on all phases of dentistry and oral health.

Aside from using less actively toxic dental products, biological dentists may improve the delivery of care to their patients by understanding that individuals differ in their biochemical and immunological responses to materials and procedures. Biological dentists can provide improved periodontal care, which prevents or treats gum disease, through therapies such as ozone care as well as through identification and removal of diseases and viruses via non-drug procedures.

By implementing a full-body approach to dental treatment, biological dentistry is not just a way of using a more natural, less toxic approach. It implements materials and procedures that not only heal, but also prevent disease by addressing its cause. Taking a proactively preventative approach will aid in the enhancement of the patient’s total health and well-being. The result is a healthy body and a sterling smile. 

Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky, founder of Holistic Dental Center NJ, has more than two decades in private practice. He aims to enhance the quality of life of his patients through holistic dental treatment, such as ozone therapy, that values and honors the body through concentrating on delivering balanced dental care that is healthy for both the body, teeth and gums. 

Location: 91 Millburn Ave., Millburn, NJ. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 973-718-5104 or visit HolisticDentalCenterNJ.com. 


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Tick Talk

Spring officially sprung on March 21. We have turned our clocks ahead. We are looking forward to warm winds, sunny skies and the smell of fresh cut grass. The daffodils and tulips have recently bloomed and we are just starting with the yard work that comes with the warmer weather.  Sadly, another season has started ramping up.  Tick season.

•             The best form of protection is prevention. Educating oneself about tick activity and how our behaviors overlap with tick habitats is the first step.

•             According to the NJ DOH, in 2022 Hunterdon County led the state with a Lyme disease incidence rate of 426 cases per 100,000 people. The fact is ticks spend approximately 90% of their lives not on a host but aggressively searching for one, molting to their next stage or over-wintering. This is why a tick remediation program should be implemented on school grounds where NJ DOH deems high risk for tick exposure and subsequent attachment to human hosts.

•             Governor Murphy has signed a bill that mandates tick education in NJ public schools. See this for the details.  Tick education must now be incorporated into K-12 school curriculum. See link:

https://www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2023/sept/27/TicksandTick-BorneIllnessEducation.pdf

•             May is a great month to remind the public that tick activity is in full swing. In New Jersey, there are many tickborne diseases that affect residents, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Powassan, and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis.

•             For years, the focus has mainly been about protecting ourselves from Lyme disease. But other tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Central Jersey. An increase of incidence of Babesia and Anaplasma are sidelining people too. These two pathogens are scary because they effect our blood cells. Babesia affects the red blood cells and Anaplasma effects the white blood cells.

•             Ticks can be infected with more than one pathogen. When you contract Lyme it is possible to contract more than just that one disease. This is called a co-infection. It is super important to pay attention to your symptoms. See link.

https://twp.freehold.nj.us/480/Disease-Co-Infection

A good resource from the State:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/tickborne.shtml

 

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