Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, affects more than just your gums. At Santa Teresa Smiles, we view gum disease not just as an oral condition but as a red flag for broader systemic imbalances.
In traditional dentist practices, treatment often focuses on simply managing symptoms: cleaning tartar, prescribing antibiotics, and performing surgeries. While these methods may provide temporary relief, they often miss the root cause—leaving patients vulnerable to recurrence and unaware of the deeper connections between oral and overall health.
The True Impact of Gum Disease
Gum disease affects nearly half of adults over 30, and it’s one of the leading causes of tooth loss. But the risks go beyond your smile. Chronic inflammation in the gums is shown to be a factor in multiple type of diseases:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Autoimmune disorders
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Preterm birth and low birth weight
Inflamed, bleeding gums are a sign that your immune system is under stress. In fact, the mouth is often the first place systemic inflammation reveals itself.
What Makes Biological Dentistry Different?
As a biological dentist, Dr. Noha Oushy doesn’t treat your mouth in isolation. We assess how your gum health is connected to your entire body’s ecosystem—immune function, diet, toxic load, stress levels, and more.
Here’s how our approach differs from traditional dental care:
Root-Cause Diagnostics
We look at everything from the current dental needs to overall symptoms that could be linked.
Biocompatible Therapies
Instead of synthetic chemicals or harsh antiseptics, we use laser treatments and integrative biocompatible therapies to gently eliminate pathogens while supporting your body’s natural healing processes.
Oral-Systemic Connection
We recognize the mouth-body link. That means when treating gum disease, we’ll also explore dietary habits, hormonal health, gut health, and even emotional stress that could be weakening your immune defenses.
Non-Toxic Materials
Biological dentistry is mercury-free and fluoride-aware. We use only biocompatible materials in all procedures to avoid adding to your body’s toxic burden.
Patient-Centered Care
We believe in empowering our patients with education and customized wellness plans, rather than one-size-fits-all procedures. We look at your whole body and develo custom plans just for you.
A Whole-Body Strategy for Lasting Oral Health
In integrative dental care, gum disease is not just a dental problem—it’s a message from your body. Healing it successfully requires listening to that message and addressing the whole person, not just their plaque.
If you’re struggling with bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, or loose teeth—or if you’ve had recurring periodontal issues despite conventional treatment—it might be time to look deeper. Here at Santa Teresa Smiles, we are your partner in your oral and overall health.
Schedule a consultation with us today.
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