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What is a holistic dentist? why do they say that root canals are dangerous?

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A holistic dentist uses a form of alternative and biocompatible dentistry. They approach oral care as how it affects the whole body by focusing on all aspects of health. This includes not only your dental problems but your emotional, physical and spiritual. All materials are biocompatible and do not cause harmful side effects. Root canals are considered dangerous because the bacteria spreading.

Answered 6/8/2023

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Dentistry is a medical art, we learn all the time. We don't know the eventual outcome of everything we do, only that a treatment works most of the time for most patients. Some doctors try to distinguish their service by focusing on unusual details at the edge of the eclesiastical plate. The argument against root canal teatment falls into this category. Well performed RCT works for years - mostly.

Answered 6/9/2023

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