When it comes to dental care, you want an approach that doesn’t just treat your teeth but supports your entire body’s health and well-being. That’s the foundation of holistic or biological dentistry. At Paige Prather Smiles, we are proud to offer this integrative, whole-body approach to oral care for our patients in Franklin, Nashville, and the surrounding areas. As a leading biological dentist in Nashville, TN, Dr. Paige Prather has extensive training and experience in providing dental care that considers the inseparable relationship between your mouth and overall systemic health.
Biological Dentist Nashville, TN
Rather than just treating symptoms, Dr. Prather investigates the underlying causes of dental issues and creates customized treatment plans promoting complete mind/body wellness. Her practice follows holistic principles and protocols to create an optimally healthy oral environment.
What is Holistic or Biological Dentistry?
Holistic dentistry (biological or alternative dentistry) is an integrative approach that evaluates your entire state of physical, mental, and emotional health, not just your teeth and gums. It recognizes that the materials used in dental care and the procedures themselves can impact whole-body health.
Some of the core philosophies of biological dentistry include:
Using Biocompatible Materials
Paige Prather Smiles only uses safe and biocompatible materials compatible with your body’s chemistry. This means no amalgam/mercury fillings, fluoride treatments, or dental materials that could release toxic substances that disrupt your biochemistry.
Conservative, Preventive Care
We focus extensively on prevention, remineralization, and minimally invasive treatments to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible. Care plans are customized based on your unique oral microbiome and overall health profile.
Safe Removal of Amalgam Fillings
If you have existing amalgam/mercury fillings, Dr. Prather follows strict protocols to safely remove and replace them, preventing exposure to harmful vapors and particles.
Addressing Oral-Systemic Connections
Did you know that chronic gum disease is linked to inflammation, heart issues, Alzheimer’s, and other serious health conditions? At Paige Prather Smiles, we view dental care through the lens of how oral health impacts whole-body health and vice versa.
Biocompatibility Testing
To ensure materials and treatments are ideally compatible with your physiology, we conduct comprehensive testing to analyze factors like immune reactivity, DNA, nutrition, energetic frequencies, and more.
Benefits of Biological Dentistry
By focusing on your total mind/body/spirit wellness, biological dentistry offers a wide range of benefits beyond just optimizing your oral health:
- Supports a balanced, properly functioning immune system
- Lowers inflammation levels throughout your body
- Eliminates risks of toxicity or sensitivity issues from dental materials
- Prevents oral health issues from contributing to chronic, systemic diseases
- Improves energy levels, brain function, and overall quality of life
- Promotes anti-aging and longevity by removing sources of oxidative stress
As a biological dentist, Dr. Prather blends her extensive scientific knowledge with a compassionate, nurturing approach to care for each patient as a whole person – mind, body, and spirit.
What to Expect at Paige Prather Smiles
Your journey toward optimal wellness begins with a comprehensive initial consultation and examination. In addition to the standard dental exam, Dr. Prather will review your complete health history, conduct oral/facial evaluations, and may recommend lab testing to assess factors like:
- Heavy metal exposure
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Immune reactivity profiles
- Mercury toxicity levels
- Jaw alignment and cranial strain patterns
Once she has a comprehensive picture of your unique situation, Dr. Prather will create a customized treatment plan focused on detoxification, nutritional support, and restoring proper oral and body function.
Beyond drilling and filling teeth, your care at Paige Prather Smiles will encompass guidance on diet, lifestyle habits, nutritional supplementation, proper breathing, cranial work, and other therapies to cultivate mind/body harmony. Other services we offer are myofunctional therapy, Ozone therapy, and orofacial myology therapy.
At the heart of biological dentistry is the principle that your mouth doesn’t exist in isolation – it is inextricably connected to the rest of your being. Paige Prather Smiles helps patients reclaim total health and wellness by supporting this vital connection.
Prioritize Your Holistic Well-being
If you want a truly integrative, health-focused approach to your dental care, choose Paige Prather Smiles in Franklin. As a biological dentist in Nashville, TN, patients trust Dr. Paige Prather and her team will help them achieve optimal oral and overall health. Contact our Franklin office today to schedule your first appointment toward a balanced, revitalized life!
