FAQ
Find quick answers to common questions about our dental care and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is holistic dentistry?
Holistic dentistry is a patient-centred approach that recognises the strong connection between oral health and overall wellbeing. Rather than focusing only on individual teeth, it takes into account the whole person — their medical history, lifestyle, nutrition, and long-term health goals.
A holistic dental approach still uses modern, evidence-based techniques, but with an added emphasis on:
- Preventing problems before they develop
- Using biocompatible, metal-free materials where appropriate
- Minimising toxins and unnecessary interventions
- Supporting natural healing and long-term wellness
- Understanding how breathing, sleep, posture, and jaw function influence oral health
Ultimately, holistic dentistry aims to provide care that is gentle, personalised, and aligned with the patient’s overall health, ensuring that every treatment not only improves the smile but also supports whole-body wellbeing.
Is root canal therapy safe?
Yes. Root canal therapy is a safe, well-established treatment that removes harmful bacteria from inside a tooth so the surrounding tissues can heal naturally. Modern endodontic techniques are designed to be biocompatible and respectful of your body’s natural healing processes. By cleaning and sealing the internal space, we give your immune system the opportunity to settle and repair the area without ongoing inflammation.
From a holistic perspective, preserving your natural tooth—when it is structurally sound—is often the more conservative option. Keeping your own tooth supports jawbone health, balanced chewing, and long-term facial and oral stability. Many patients appreciate that this approach maintains the natural architecture of the mouth with minimal disruption.
That said, root canal therapy is only one of the valid options. We also respect that some people prefer not to proceed with it. In those cases, removing the tooth and replacing it with a dental implant is the alternative that restores function and prevents bone loss in a predictable, stable way.
Both pathways are legitimate. Our role is simply to provide clear information about the biology, longevity, and healing expectations of each option so you can choose the approach that aligns best with your values and overall wellbeing.
Is dental fluoride treatment harmful?
No. When used appropriately, fluoride is a safe and effective way to support natural remineralisation and strengthen enamel. In a dental setting, it is applied in controlled, professional doses that help reverse early demineralisation before a cavity forms.
At our clinic, we take a holistic, personalised approach to remineralising care. We offer a range of options — including fluoride and calcium-based remineralising agents — for patients who are assessed as moderate to high risk of developing decay. This assessment is based on enamel condition, saliva, dietary factors, past dental history, and overall caries risk.
Both fluoride and calcium-based products are biocompatible, non-invasive, and designed to work with the body’s natural healing processes by strengthening the enamel’s structure.
However, we also understand that some patients prefer neither option. That choice is completely respected. In those situations, we simply focus on alternative long-term strategies such as dietary guidance, plaque control, pH balancing, saliva support, and tailored recall intervals to maintain oral health without the use of topical remineralising products.
Our role is not to push one method over another — it’s to provide clear information and support you in choosing the approach that best aligns with your values, comfort, and long-term oral wellbeing.
I was diagnosed as allergic to titanium. Can I still get an implant?
Yes — you absolutely can.
In our practice, we understand that every body responds differently to materials, and your overall health is always our priority. If you’ve been told you have a sensitivity or allergy to titanium, we offer a safe, metal-free alternative: zirconia implants.
Zirconia (ceramic) implants are:
Completely metal-free
Highly biocompatible and gentle on the body
Resistant to inflammation and corrosion
Naturally white for a more harmonious aesthetic
An excellent option for patients with chemical or material sensitivities
Many patients choose zirconia not only because of allergies, but because they prefer a more holistic, biologically friendly approach to tooth replacement. Using 3D digital imaging and a whole-body perspective, we help you choose the implant solution that supports your long-term health, comfort, and wellbeing.
Do you offer airway-focused or sleep-related dental care?
Yes. Our practice takes an airway-centred approach because breathing, sleep quality, and jaw development are deeply connected to oral health and overall wellbeing. Rather than looking only at teeth, we assess how the tongue, jaws, soft tissues, and airway function together — both during the day and while you sleep.
Airway-focused care may involve:
- Screening for sleep-disordered breathing and signs of airway restriction
- 3D imaging to assess nasal and airway space
- Evaluation of tongue posture, lip seal, and breathing patterns
- Myofunctional therapy to support proper muscle tone and function
- Orthopaedic expansion or orthodontic guidance in growing patients
- Collaboration with sleep physicians, ENTs, and respiratory specialists when needed
Our goal is to identify and address the root causes of mouth-breathing, snoring, fragmented sleep, and chronic fatigue — not just manage the symptoms. By supporting optimal breathing and healthy oral posture, we help improve long-term dental stability, facial development, and whole-body wellness.
If you or your child experience sleep issues, mouth-breathing, daytime tiredness, or difficulty concentrating, we can provide a gentle, holistic assessment to determine whether airway-focused dental care may help.