While similar to holistic dentistry, biological dentistry in The Woodlands, TX, focuses specifically on the effects of oral health on the rest of your body while harnessing your body’s natural healing abilities. Our board-certified periodontist, Dr. Adriana Wells, believes in a humanistic, whole-body approach to dentistry, so she considers your general health, diet, digestive health, risk factors, and unique situation when treating you. In addition to providing gentler and safer treatments for gum disease, Dr. Wells has a passion for discussing how to prevent gum disease and how you can improve your oral health and overall well-being.
Research indicates oral health is a window to your overall health. Periodontal disease is a serious gum infection that can lead to tooth loss and serious systemic health issues. Oral bacteria causes plaque to form on your teeth, and if it isn’t removed through proper brushing and flossing, it can harden into tartar (calculus).
Over time, tartar buildup can lead to swollen gums, sensitive teeth, bleeding when brushing or flossing, periodontal pockets that trap additional bacteria, and bone loss. Unlike plaque that can be removed at home, tartar must be removed at Dental Specialists & Implant Center during a regular visit with our hygienist or a deep cleaning called scaling and root planing.
Gum-disease-causing bacteria can enter your bloodstream and affect the health of the rest of your body. Multiple studies have shown a connection between active periodontal disease and cardiovascular and respiratory health, Alzheimer’s disease, several male cancers, and pregnancy complications. Fortunately, regular checkups and deep cleanings can help prevent periodontal disease from wreaking havoc on your oral and whole-body health!
The good news is that you can decrease your risk of developing gum disease by enacting positive changes, such as quitting tobacco use, following proper oral hygiene, and scheduling regular visits with our holistic dentist in The Woodlands, TX. While risk factors such as age and a genetic predisposition are out of your control, as a holistic periodontist, Dr. Wells will share ways you can lower your gum disease risk if you have diabetes, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, low levels of dietary calcium and vitamin D, bruxism (teeth clenching/grinding), or chronic stress.
The biological dentistry approach to gum disease treatment at Dental Specialists & Implant Center involves using minimally invasive techniques to remove active infection and bacteria from below your gumline. With holistic dentistry in The Woodlands, TX, Dr. Wells considers localized and systemic gum disease risk factors, treating the underlying causes, not just the symptoms. Dr. Wells uses a variety of state-of-the-art dental lasers for a full range of soft and hard tissue treatments, with little to no bleeding and far quicker recovery.
Dr. Wells also believes in the healing power of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) to enhance your body’s natural healing abilities. PRF requires a simple blood draw from you, followed by spinning the blood in a centrifuge to separate it into three components, forming a strong fibrin clot in the middle of the tube. PRF reduces bleeding, inflammation, and the risk of postoperative healing while delivering quicker healing. And because PRF is made from your blood, it’s natural and highly biocompatible, thereby eliminating the risk of allergic or immunologic rejection. It fits perfectly with our holistic and biological dentistry philosophy!
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Address:
3117 College Park Dr Suite 230
The Woodlands, TX 77384,
Behind Panera Bread
New Patients: (936) 278-5897
Current Patients: (936) 231-8937
Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed