You may have heard the word “holistic” thrown around quite a bit in recent years. Rest assured, holistic dentists (sometimes called “biological dentists”) are recognized as professionals in the US. Like their more traditional peers, they must complete extensive schooling and maintain a certain number of continuing education credits each year.

That’s all well and good, but none of this information actually tells you what a holistic dentist is or does! For more details about that, you’ll have to keep reading.

It’s natural for teeth to become discolored and darker as we age. That being said, this is still one of the most common reasons why people are self-conscious about the appearance of their teeth. Fortunately, professional teeth whitening is available to help patients achieve a smile they are more confident to show off. However, getting your teeth whitening with existing cavities is a recipe for disaster. Continue reading to learn why it’s so important that you are cavity-free.