Your mouth is an important part of your overall health. Sources of chronic inflammation, infection, and potentially toxic dental materials can contribute to the biological burden placed on the body.
At Bonita Dental Studio, we look beyond individual teeth to consider how the materials and conditions present in the mouth may affect the patient as a whole.
Hidden Sources of Oral Toxic Burden
Infected Root Canals
Root-canal-treated teeth can sometimes harbor persistent microorganisms or develop inflammation around the tooth and surrounding bone. When symptoms or suspicious findings are present, further evaluation may be appropriate. IAOMT includes root-canal-treated teeth among the areas it evaluates within biological dentistry.
Metal Restorations and Implants
Dental materials interact with the biological environment of the mouth, and individual responses can vary. Biological dentistry places particular emphasis on biocompatibility and reducing unnecessary exposure to potentially toxic materials.
Hidden Jawbone Infections
Areas of compromised or necrotic bone can occur in the jaws, including at previous extraction sites. These conditions can be difficult to identify on routine dental X-rays, and CBCT imaging may provide additional diagnostic information when clinically indicated. IAOMT’s current position paper addresses these lesions as Chronic Ischemic Medullary Disease of the Jawbone (CIMDJ).
If you are considering having existing restorations replaced, our pages on SMART certified amalgam removal and detox protocol support explain how we approach that work, and Healing Well covers what supports recovery afterward.