HOLISTIC DENTAL CARE
WHAT DOES HOLISTIC MEAN?
Dr. Schlam prides herself in staying knowledgable about traditional and alternative medicines for overall health and dentistry. This means she often combines alternative methods with traditional techniques when needed. As a holistic- minded dentist, Dr. Schlam believes that any disease that affects your body affects your oral health.
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A holistic mindset means the patient doctor partnership is important for long term success of a healthy mouth and body. This includes paying attention to the way you take care of your teeth and gums to paying attention to the foods and bacteria that are helping your body stay healthy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is a bridge better than a dental implant?
Sometimes an area of a missing tooth is too large to try and reconstruct surgically, for this reason a bridge may be a more predictable and esthetic solution.
What is the difference between a crown and a veneer?
A crown usually covers the entire visible portion of your tooth while a veneer may cover just the front or several parts of the tooth. Ideally the final restoration is decided at the time of treatment as Dr. Schlam will choose the least invasive coverage needed for your tooth.
What if I need to crown or veneer all of my teeth?
If most or all of your teeth need to be treated to restore your mouth to health some additional measurements and trial crowns are used to ensure your entire dental system is rebuilt in a predictable manner.
Does my prosthetic dental treatment last forever?
Although our dental prosthetics are the best that dentistry has to offer, everything in our mouths and bodies wear over time and therefore may need to be replaced. Dr. Schlam an help estimate long term prognosis for your care with you before deciding on a treatment option.