Finding a Holistic Dentist in NYC: Your Guide to Whole-Body Dental Care

When it comes to your health, your mouth is more than just a place to flash a smile. It’s a gateway to your overall well-being. That’s why finding a holistic dentist in NYC can be a game-changer. Holistic dentistry looks beyond teeth and gums. It considers your entire body, lifestyle, and environment. If you’re ready to embrace a dental care approach that supports your whole health, you’re in the right place.

What Is Holistic Dentistry and Why It Matters

Holistic dentistry, also called biological dentistry, focuses on the connection between oral health and overall wellness. Unlike traditional dentistry, which often treats symptoms in isolation, holistic dentists dig deeper. They use natural, non-toxic materials and techniques that support your body’s healing abilities.

In a bustling city like New York, where stress and environmental toxins are part of daily life, this approach is especially important. A holistic dentist understands these unique challenges. They tailor treatments to reduce chemical exposure and promote long-term health.

For example, many holistic dentists avoid mercury fillings and instead use biocompatible materials. They also emphasize nutrition, stress management, and safe dental practices. This comprehensive care can help prevent chronic inflammation, improve immune function, and even boost your energy levels.

How to Find the Right Holistic Dentist for You

Finding a holistic dentist in New York City can feel overwhelming. There are many options, but not all practitioners offer the same level of integrative care. Here’s how to narrow down your search:

1. Look for Credentials and Experience

   Seek dentists who have additional training in holistic or biological dentistry. Certifications from organizations like the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) or the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) are a good sign. Our office has both. And lots more!

2. Check Their Approach to Materials and Treatments

   Ask if they avoid mercury amalgam fillings, fluoride, and other potentially harmful substances. Find out if they use ozone therapy, laser therapy, homeopathic remedies, herbal remedies, or other natural treatments.  

   
   
   

3. Read Patient Reviews and Testimonials

   Honest feedback from other patients can reveal how well the dentist listens, explains procedures, and supports overall health.

4. Schedule a Consultation

   Meeting the dentist in person lets you ask questions and get a feel for their philosophy. A good holistic dentist will take time to understand your health history and goals.

5. Consider Location and Accessibility

   Since you’ll likely visit multiple times, choose a convenient location in NYC. This makes it easier to maintain consistent care.

Remember, your mouth is part of your body’s ecosystem. A dentist who respects this will help you achieve lasting wellness.

What to Expect During Your First Visit to a Holistic Dentist

Your first appointment with a holistic dentist is more than a routine checkup. It’s an opportunity to explore how your oral health connects to your overall well-being.

Here’s what typically happens:

• Comprehensive Health History Review

The dentist will ask about your diet, lifestyle, medical conditions, and any symptoms you may have. This helps identify underlying causes of dental issues.

• Detailed Oral Examination

Beyond checking teeth and gums, the dentist may assess your saliva pH or do a tongue reading to assess your bodily health and check for signs of systemic inflammation.

• Diagnostic Testing

Some holistic dentists use advanced tools like digital x-rays with minimal radiation or saliva testing to detect toxins and bacteria. Tests to evaluate for periodontal infection or oral cancer should also be available.

• Discussion of Treatment Options

You’ll learn about natural alternatives to common procedures. For example, instead of aggressive drilling, the dentist might suggest topical remineralization techniques or nutritional supplements.  Air Abrasion is a great alternative to the dental drill. It is painless technique that can be used to remove small cavities.

• Personalized Wellness Plan

The dentist may recommend dietary changes, supplements, or stress reduction practices to support healing.

This visit sets the foundation for a partnership focused on your total health, not just your teeth.

Why Choose The Brand Wellness Center for Holistic Dental Care

If you’re searching for a truly integrative dental experience, The Brand Wellness Center stands out. We are pioneers in combining advanced biological dentistry with naturopathic principles. Here’s why we might be your best choice:

• Expertise in Biological Dentistry

We use cutting-edge techniques that minimize toxins and promote natural healing.

• Focus on Whole-Body Wellness

Treatments are designed to support your immune system, reduce inflammation, and enhance vitality.

• Personalized Care Plans

Every patient receives a tailored approach based on their unique health profile.

• Comfortable, Inviting Environment

Our center’s calming atmosphere helps reduce dental anxiety and stress.

• Commitment to Education

We empower you with knowledge to maintain oral and overall health long after your visit.

Choosing a New York holistic dentist like The Brand Wellness Center means investing in your health at every level.

Tips for Maintaining Holistic Oral Health Between Visits

Your journey to holistic dental health doesn’t end when you leave the office. Daily habits play a huge role in keeping your mouth and body balanced. Here are some practical tips:

• Adopt a Nutrient-Rich Diet

Focus on whole foods rich in vitamins D3, K2, and minerals like strontium and magnesium. Avoid excessive sugar and processed foods that feed harmful bacteria.

• Practice Gentle Oral Hygiene

Use natural toothpaste without fluoride or harsh chemicals. Brush with a soft-bristled brush and floss daily to remove plaque.

• Stay Hydrated

Drinking plenty of water helps flush toxins and maintain saliva flow, which protects teeth.

• Manage Stress

Chronic stress can weaken your immune system and worsen gum disease. Try meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises.

• Avoid Toxic Exposures

Limit smoking, alcohol, and environmental pollutants when possible.

• Regular Checkups

Keep up with your holistic dentist appointments to catch issues early and adjust your care plan.

By integrating these habits, you support your holistic dentist’s efforts and enhance your overall wellness.

Embracing a Healthier Smile and Life in NYC

Finding a holistic dentist in NYC is more than a dental decision. It’s a commitment to your whole health. When you choose a practitioner who values natural, integrative care, you open the door to a healthier smile and a more vibrant life.

The Brand Wellness Center offers a unique path to wellness through advanced biological dentistry and naturopathic principles. If you’re ready to experience dental care that honors your body’s wisdom, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

Your mouth deserves care that respects your entire being. Take the first step today and discover the difference a holistic dentist can make.

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Finding Natural Health Information on the Internet

In case you haven’t noticed, it is getting more and more difficult to find natural health information through the usual search engines. In June 2019, Google began a new algorithm to change ranking results in their search engine. Many “holistic” and “natural” websites have been excluded from the page one listings thereby making it more difficult to find the health information and/or practitioner that you are seeking.

Some of the most popular sites, such as Dr Mercola, Dr. Axe and even IAOMT, cannot be found on page one when searching for information on holistic medicine or dentistry. In some cases, they cannot be found at all, unless you specifically look up their website. Even with that, some pages of these wbsites have been blocked to keep specific information out of the public knowledge. This seems to be particularly happening with ant-vaccine sites. Mike Adams at Natural News wrote an interesting commentary on this here.

In addition, QuackWatch seems to consistently come up on page 1 of Google search, which further undermines alternative/holistic health issues.

It seems that the only way to get around this is to use a different search engine. There are many to choose from, but I am personally using DuckDuckGo with good comprehensive results.

Feel free to share any information in the Comment section below that may be useful for those looking for answers.

Candida Infection of the Mouth

Oral candidiasis -- also known as Oral thrush, is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans accumulates on the lining of your mouth and tongue. Candida is a normal organism in your mouth, but sometimes it can overgrow and cause symptoms. When the fungus begins to grow uncontrollably, an infection can develop.

Oral Candida

Oral thrush most often occurs in infants and toddlers, people receiving cancer therapies, diabetics, and anyone with a compromised immune system. If you have any history of taking antibiotics or heavy metal toxicity (including mercury fillings),  you are a prime candidate for a Candida infection. 

There are many cases of patients with a long history of “stubborn” candida overgrowth and yeast infections that couldn’t be easily healed. Only when the heavy metal toxicity problem was addressed, the candida overgrowth became easier to manage. This is very common in people that have mercury fillings or a known exposure to mercury.

Oral Symptoms of Candidiasis:

• Creamy white lesions on your tongue, inner cheeks, and sometimes on the roof of your mouth, gums and tonsils

• Slightly raised lesions with a cottage cheese-like appearance

• Redness, burning or soreness that may be severe enough to cause difficulty eating or swallowing

• Slight bleeding if the lesions are rubbed or scraped

• Cracking and redness at the corners of your mouth

• A cottony feeling in your mouth

• Loss of taste

• Redness, irritation and pain under dentures (denture stomatitis)

Other Symptoms of Candidiasis:

• fatigue

• skin issues

• sugar cravings

• autoimmune disease

• digestive issues

• joint pain

• headache

• brain fog

Some Simple Remedies for Treating Oral Thrush:

1. Salt water rinses

2. Oral probiotics throughout the day: yogurt, manuka honey, probiotics lozenges

3. Coconut Oil Pulling

4. Apple Cider Vinegar to maintain proper pH and increase good bacteria in the mouth

5. Tea Tree Oil or Peppermint Oil rinse. Gargle with few drops added to warm water

6. Baking Soda to maintain good pH by neutralizing acids in the mouth

7. Chewing garlic

8. Grapefruit seed extract rinse

9. Aloe vera applied directly to the lesions

10. Visit your dentist for treatment with ozone or laser treatment  

In severe cases, usually related to cancer or a weakened immune system from HIV/AIDS, the lesions may spread downward into the esophagus — the foodpipe stretching from the back of your mouth to your stomach. If this occurs, you may experience difficulty swallowing and pain or feel as if food is getting stuck in your throat.

Thrush is uncommon in healthy children and adults, so if thrush develops, see your doctor to determine if further evaluation is needed to check for an underlying medical condition or other cause.

Ozone Dental Therapy for Dental Cavities

As a city dweller, when you hear the word “ozone,” air pollution probably comes to mind. Yes the two (air pollution and ozone) often go together, but only because ozone is nature’s response to counteracting the air pollution. Uncontrolled ozone at ground level does impact air quality levels, usually negating air pollution toxins.

Ozone is simply oxygen (O2) with an extra atom in its gas molecule (O3). It is often referred to as “excited oxygen.” Ozone is constantly trying to throw off the extra atom, an instability that gives it an oxidizing property, similar to the fizz of hydrogen peroxide. That makes ozone extremely valuable in fighting not just air pollution, but all types of toxins, including those found in dental cavities.


Historically, when faced with a dental cavity, a dentist’s only option was to “cut” the tooth – drill away structure damaged by decay. Today, however, we are able to heal many small cavities with a gentler alternative.

Nutrition is of primary importance as we are rebuilding tooth structure. That being said, following the Weston Price protocol is critical. What you eat is as important as what you don’t eat. (See this post for more information http://www.thebrandwellnesscenter.com/apps/blog/show/24822385-reversing-and-preventing-cavities- )

Ozone dental treatment involves the painless, controlled application of dental ozone gas. It is sprayed onto a tooth with early stages of decay. Ozone drives oxygen through microscopic tubules in enamel, killing bacteria. Oxidation also eliminates acid waste products from bacteria. This creates an unfavorable setting for harmful bacteria that thrive in an acidic environment, and allows beneficial bacteria to take over. The progress of tooth decay is essentially halted.

This new, healthier environment allows minerals to flow back into the tooth, stimulating natural repair of the cavity and hardening of the tooth structure. Once a tooth is remineralized, decay doesn’t usually return once you continue with good nutrition and oral hygiene.

If you have a large cavity with a sizeable hole, your tooth won’t regrow that much structure. However, sterilizing the prepared tooth with ozone before placing a filling can be beneficial. It will sterilize the internal tooth structure and assist with internal remineralization of the tooth. This will practically eliminate the possibility for any bacteria starting a new cavity under the filling.

The applications of ozone in dentistry are many, as it can be used successfully for treating resistant tooth, gum and bone infections of the jaw.

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Lyme Disease and Dental Health: The Journey Continues

Several years ago, I wrote a short book My Secrets to Regaining Health. It covered many of the simple techniques that I employed to get past the chronic Lyme disease that plagued me for eight years. It was written to help the many patients that were coming to me to specifically find out what I had done to achieve this.

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that is affecting greater numbers of people than ever before. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. It can also be transmitted through saliva, blood and other bodily fluids. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. (Here is a good link on Lyme disease symptoms: https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/signs_symptoms/index.html)

If treated early, the cure is easy. However it is an insidious disease, so many times it may not be properly diagnosed until it is in its late stages. At this point, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. It is most often diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks. Laboratory testing can be helpful but rarely accurate.

As a survivor of chronic Lyme disease, I know firsthand that residual symptoms of post Lyme are many and stealthy. Dentally, it can wreak havoc in your mouth creating many neurological, muscular and chronically painful oral problems that may involve more than just teeth.

Here are some of the dental complications with Lyme disease:
• Heavy plaque buildup
• Bleeding or infected gums
• Increased number of cavities, especially cavities occurring quickly and invasively
• Unusual sensitivity or achiness in teeth with no obvious cause
• Neurological problems in the mouth, such as a tingly tongue or numb areas on the cheek, lips or tongue
• Bone pain in the jawbone
• Joint pain in the TMJ
• Facial nerve palsy
• Masticatory muscle pain

For years after Lyme, I always had on and off phantom dental discomfort in certain teeth that no dentist could explain the reason for. Call it “sensitive teeth” or possible cracks in the teeth or maybe sinus problems.

Now that we have ozone in the office, I decided to give myself microbaric ozone treatments to see if it might help with the some of these lingering dental symptoms. To my surprise, after the 2nd treatment, I developed a bullseye rash on my palate, a sure sign that Lyme bacteria were indeed still harboring somewhere in my mouth. I have since done the treatment a few more times and bullseye rash only appeared once more.

Microbaric Ozone Therapy

And even though it has been almost 20 years since I have gotten out from under the chronic Lyme disease merry-go-round of never ending antibiotics and experimental medications, I know for sure that the Lyme parasite is still living quietly in my cells. Everyone has parasites of some kind living in them. Luckily my immune system is now strong enough to keep it under control.

If you like this post, you may also like my book: My Secrets to Regaining Health

Ozone Dental Therapy for Gum Disease

The word “ozone” may make you think of a hole in the earth’s atmosphere due to pollution, or remind you of the unique scent in the air after a lightning storm.

In reality, ozone is a vital, healthy element. It shields us from ultraviolet rays of the sun, and it has many helpful applications in daily life. I use ozone water as a rinse to remove bugs and residual pesticides from my fresh produce. Many cities use ozone to keep public water supplies safe and germ-free. It is also a component of air purification systems, and is used to clean spas and swimming pools.

Bleeding Gums

Do you have bleeding gums or chronic bad breath? Do you find blood on your pillow in the morning? If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions you may have gum disease.

Bleeding Gums

Periodontal (gum) disease is rampant. It is estimated that 80% of the adult population over the age of 40, have it. Most people aren’t even aware that they have it since it is fairly painless with minimal symptoms. If left untreated, the obvious sequelae include painful abscesses, loose teeth, and finally tooth loss. The less obvious sequelae is chronic inflammation in the body, heart attack and strokes.