Question 1

May I talk with you about my dental health situation over the phone or visit your office before making an appointment?

Accepted Answer

The response to this question can tell you if the dentist will take the time to listen and consider your individual needs and concerns. Don't be surprised if the office doesn't quote an exact time or cost for any particular procedure at this time. Every case is unique, and the factors that make it so remain unknowns until after your initial exam and appropriate diagnostic work is done.

Question 2

What may I expect during an initial exam and consultation?

Accepted Answer

Any initial appointment is a kind of fact-finding mission. The dentist and staff conduct a variety of evaluations appropriate to your health situation, including a traditional oral health exam and digital x-rays. Other testing may include galvanic readings, oral cancer screening, checking the bite, EAV/energetic testing, and diagnostic blocks.

Question 3

What is your position on mercury amalgam? Is this a mercury-free practice? Is it mercury-safe, as well?

Accepted Answer

'Mercury-free' means that the office does not place new amalgam fillings. 'Mercury-safe' means they follow a strict protocol to protect patients, staff, and the environment. If a dentist is knowledgeable and understands mercury biochemistry, it is likely they will take the removal process seriously.

Question 4

Do you use a rubber dam when removing amalgam?

Accepted Answer

This procedure helps prevent particulate mercury from going down the throat where it may be absorbed by the mucus membrane.

Question 5

Do you perform root canal therapy?

Accepted Answer

This question reveals a dentist's commitment to whole body health and understanding of the relationship between systemic infections that originate from oral infection, something that often happens after even 'successful' root canal therapy.

Question 6

Do you place metal implants? Non-metal implants?

Accepted Answer

There is some controversy around the issue of metal implants. Some healthy individuals don't seem to have adverse reactions to metal, while others can trace a downward spiral of their health shortly after amalgam fillings, titanium implants, or other procedures were done. Most integrative practitioners prefer non-metal dental work, such as zirconium (ceramic) options.

Question 7

Do you network with other doctors?

Accepted Answer

Biological dentists usually have a list of practitioners they network with, including MDs, DOs, DCs, NDs, integrative doctors, and nutritionists.

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