If you want to embrace your health with a holistic approach, don’t forget that it also involves your dental health. Holistic dentistry focuses on the entire body’s health. That means that at the dental offices of Dr. Shane Nelson, serving Overland Park, KS, you will never need to worry about dental treatments, which might put other aspects of your health at risk. Continue reading to find out what you should know about holistic dentistry.

What Is Holistic Dentistry?

Holistic dentistry takes a strong stand against certain dental practices known to be harmful. That includes the non-discriminate use of fluoride. At Shane Nelson DDS, we provide recommendations for fluoride alternatives.  In addition to this, correlations are made to understand how the body’s entire health affects the teeth and how the health of the teeth affects the rest of the body. Oral health is often a good indicator of what is going on in the rest of the body. 

Who Should Use a Holistic Dentist?

Holistic dentistry can benefit anyone; however, specific categories of people will significantly benefit from this type of care. Those who have sensitivities to particular substances often used in dental offices might find the more natural holistic dentistry approach to be a good fit for their specific needs. Holistic dentistry is also an excellent option for people who are especially concerned about what types of substances their bodies are exposed to, materials used and restorative options available.

If you are interested in learning more about our services, please contact Dr. Shane Nelson‘s dental offices serving Overland Park, KS, call (913) 297-7800 today.

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Dr. Shane Nelson is a leading dentist in Overland Park

Dr. Shane Nelson

Dr. Shane Nelson is a highly regarded dentist with over twenty years of experience in Overland Park, Kansas. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1997 and opened his private practice in 2002. Dr. Nelson is committed to continuous education and focuses on various areas, including cosmetic dentistry, biomimetic dentistry, holistic practices, implant dentistry, TMJ disorders (TMD), and laser dentistry. He also holds SMART certification for mercury-free practices.

Dr. Nelson has a robust professional background as a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and the Holistic Dental Association. He previously served as an instructor at the Las Vegas Institute, where he trained dentists worldwide. Dr. Nelson's dedication to providing trustworthy, patient-centered care is the cornerstone of his practice.

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What a discovery! Dr Nelson is very likely the best dentist you will ever find. His tools and techniques are state of the art, he's highly skilled and Dr Nelson is one of the nicest people I have ever met. I have struggled with my smile ever since another dentist botched a procedure years ago. Dr Nelson has restored my faith in dentistry and is actively working on giving me the best smile I have ever had. VERY highly recommended!