A new concept in contemporary dentistry.
Holistic dentistry is a concept in dentistry which has been pioneered by the Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry for over a decade.
Holistic dentistry is a concept in contemporary dentistry which has been pioneered by the Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry for over a decade. Given the choice, many of us select organic food for our families because we believe it is healthier and better for our bodies. Organic means different things to different people, but this term usually means that the products that were grown or made with less artificial intervention, such as steroids, chemicals, or drugs. Its value is not limited to people who prefer the organic products as a base of their lifestyle, but also anyone who would like to avoid exposure to potentially dangerous substances. Traditional dental procedures often involve potentially hazardous materials. By using organic materials as a base of the procedures, we not only avoid some of the immediate dangers to your health caused by traditional dental procedures, but we feel that we also help preserve your overall health and well-being.
We are a mercury-free office.
“Silver fillings” as they are sometimes called are amalgam restorations, which consist of about 50% mercury. They also contain silver, tin, copper, and zinc. Mercury is a toxic metal, therefore we have not placed these type of restorations for many years. To remove these amalgam mercury fillings we use a filtration system which safely disposes of this hazardous material.
We minimize use of drugs.
For a number of years, ACCD has been a pioneer in the vision that we can help patients obtain the smiles that they want and overcome their fear of dental procedures while minimizing the use of drugs. Of course we make nitrous oxide, relaxation, and pain medications available when needed, but our focus is on providing a large spectrum of other approaches to help patients relax while having dental work done. For example, our office is one of the few, and perhaps only office in the State to provide a full-time roving massage therapist for our patients. Far from being just a feel-good amenity, massage has been shown to have a positive effect on the immune system, reduce the anxiety related to stress in patients, and accelerate healing time. Long periods of stress lower the immune system and destroy white blood cells. Massage can help reduce the recovery time by re-stimulating the production of adrenaline and acetylcholine, which are both necessary for maintaining a healthy immune system.
We minimize radiation exposure.
Our digital x-ray system eliminates the need for film processing and provides up to 90% less radiation than standard x-ray units.
Our building and other practices are green and eco-friendly.
We have designed dental practice so that it reflects our commitment to the well-being of our patients, team, local community, and environment through:
- Noise and waste reduction
- Improved air quality
- Recycling programs
- Eco-friendly materials and finishes
- Elimination of toxic materials
- Energy and water efficiency
Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry.
We employ a holistic approach to patient care that explores the smile defects and aesthetic desires of a patient and recommend treatment where possible that includes minimal intervention options in diagnosis and treatment technology by considering the psychology, health, function and aesthetics of the patient. We want to address the patient’s smile defects and aesthetic desires at an early stage in order to minimize invasive treatments in the future. We strive to perform smile designs with consideration of the psychology, health, function and aesthetics of the patient. We seek to select treatment procedures for the preservation of healthy oral tissues.
