The idea of wisdom teeth removal can be a scary thing for teenagers and young adults. People often talk about the swelling, the pain, the time off work, school or university which builds up the ‘fear factor’ and because of this they may delay treatment. It is recommended that most people have their wisdom teeth removed by their early 20’s, when the teeth are erupting through the gums. In some cases, people’s wisdom teeth come through totally fine and they will not need to be extracted. However, ‘impacted’ wisdom teeth [...]

A biological dentist and a holistic dentist are the same thing. In Australia the term ‘Holistic Dentist’ is far more common than the term ‘Biological Dentist’ which is popular overseas - especially in USA and Canada. It seems that in North America, Biological dentistry receives more attention than in Australia. Overseas, organisations like the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT) lead research on important issues like the safety of dental materials, addressing controversial topics like mercury amalgam fillings. Unfortunately in Australia, many dentists position themselves as holistic because [...]

Holistic dentistry is growing in Australia as people become more conscious about their health. The population is increasingly concerned about the health and environmental impacts encountered in their day-to-day lives. Holistic dentists offer a way to make more proactive and conscious choices about health care. "A holistic dentist will prioritise their patient’s overall health when deciding on a course for dental treatment, rather than just addressing the symptoms of an immediate problem." The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, describes a holistic dental practitioner as one “who believes that treatment of [...]