Biological Dentistry

Comprehensive Dentistry for Your Mouth & Whole-Body Health

Serving Louisville, Southern Indiana, and surrounding communities

Located in Louisville, Revitalize Dental offers a patient-centered, science-backed approach to biological dentistry that prioritizes both oral and systemic health. 

Biological dentistry is a holistic approach that considers the impact of specific dental materials, procedures, and conditions on whole-body health. We do more than just care for your teeth and gums. We consider how every treatment may affect your immune system, energy levels, and overall physical and mental well-being. 

Our Holistic Approach at Revitalize Dental 

A healthy mouth is integral to a healthy body. 

That’s why our biological dental protocols focus on safety, biocompatibility, and natural healing. We provide a modern integrative option for patients who want comprehensive care that honors the connections between oral health and systemic wellness. 

Biological dentistry is an integrative discipline that expands upon modern dental science by incorporating a deeper understanding of how oral health influences – and is influenced by – the health of the whole body. Rooted in extensive scientific research, this approach brings additional considerations to every aspect of dental care: 

• The biocompatibility of materials used. 
• The systemic effects of oral connections.
• The body’s natural capacity for healing. 
• The long-term implications of dental treatments on overall health. 

That’s because your mouth doesn’t exist in isolation. Biological dentistry recognizes that what happens in the oral cavity reverberates throughout your body. Chronic inflammation from gum disease has been linked to a wide range of conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and even some kinds of cancer. Some materials used in dental restorations can trigger immune responses or introduce metals to the body. Infections in old root canal teeth or extraction sites can become focal points for whole-body inflammation. 

Biological dentistry takes all of this into account.

Some Core Principles of Biological Dentistry

Several key principles inform every treatment decision we make when providing biological dental care: 

Biocompatibility First

Biological dentistry strives to use only materials that are not only safe but compatible with each patient’s unique biology. We focus on the least toxic options available and avoid materials known to pose serious health risks, such as the mercury amalgam used to make “silver” fillings. When choosing composite resins – the material used to make tooth-colored fillings – we select formulations that are free of fluoride and BPA (including BPA-related compounds). The goal is to limit the toxic burden on your body so your immune system can work optimally. When we need to remove existing amalgam fillings, we follow the strict, science-based protocols developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT) to protect our patients, ourselves, and our planet. Biocompatibility testing is available to identify which materials are the best match for your own biochemistry. 

Minimally Invasive, Conservative Care

Biological dentists favor taking the most conservative approach possible while still achieving optimal results and honoring the mouth/body relationship. This means preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible, using techniques that minimize trauma to tissues, and choosing treatments that support rather than compromise the body’s natural healing processes. The focus is on doing what’s necessary while doing the least harm. 

Supporting Natural Healing

Your body was designed with remarkable healing capabilities when it’s given the right conditions for healing. Biological dentists use therapies such as medical-grade ozone, platelet rich fibrin (PRF), and nutrition to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and support tissue regeneration. We strive to work with your body’s innate intelligence while treating root causes instead of just masking symptoms. 

Prevention and Root-Cause Focus

Biological dentistry looks beyond symptoms and immediate problems to understand why they developed in the first place. Why is this tooth decaying? Why does this infection keep coming back? The answers often involve factors such as nutrition, microbial balance in the mouth, systemic inflammation, and immune function. Addressing root causes leads to more lasting solutions.

Recognizing Systemic Connections

The mouth isn’t separate from the rest of the body. Biological dentistry acknowledges the well-documented connections between conditions in the mouth and systemic health conditions ranging from heart disease to cancer, autoimmune disorders to neurological issues and more. This awareness informs our treatment planning and helps you understand how dental care fits into your broader health picture.

Informed Consent and Patient Partnership

Biological dentistry emphasizes education and shared decision-making. Patients receive lots of information about their current mouth/body health, treatment options, and the rationale behind our recommendations. It’s an approach that recognizes you as the author of your own health and well-being. Our role is to provide expertise, options, dental treatment, and support while you make informed decisions that align with your values and goals.

Expanding on sound clinical dental practice, biological dentistry incorporates the best of modern dental technology and techniques while adding layers of consideration for your whole-body health and well-being.

Who Can Benefit from Biological Dentistry?

This holistic, comprehensive approach to dental care can benefit virtually anyone, but it’s especially valuable for patients who

• Have sensitivities or allergies to conventional dental materials. 
• Want to minimize exposure to metals, fluoride, synthetic chemicals, and other potential toxins. 
• Suffer from autoimmune conditions or chronic illnesses in which reducing your toxic burden is a priority. 
• Are interested in preventive care and treating root causes instead of managing symptoms. 
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding and want the safest possible dental care options. 
• Have existing mercury amalgam fillings that you want to have removed SAFELY.
• Prefer a more personalized approach to your dental care that considers your unique needs. 
• Value a healthcare philosophy that sees oral health as integral to whole-body wellness. 

Whether you’re actively seeking a biological dentist for help with a specific concern or simply looking for comprehensive care that takes your whole health into account, our Revitalize Dental team is here for you.

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Biological Dental Services at Revitalize Dental

Safe Mercury Removal

When removing mercury amalgam, we follow the IAOMT’s Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) to protect our patients, ourselves, and our planet.

Biocompatible Fillings & Crowns

To restore teeth, we use only fluoride-free, BPA-free resins, as well as ceramics like zirconia. Biocompatibility testing is available to ensure we choose the safest materials for your body.

Biological Oral Surgery

Whether extracting teeth or placing dental implants, we incorporate tools such as ozone and platelet rich fibrin (PRF) to support optimal healing and reduce complications.

Ceramic Dental Implants

Zirconia implants provide a metal-free alternative for tooth replacement with excellent biocompatibility and natural aesthetics.

Ozone Dentistry

A powerful natural antimicrobial, we use medical grade ozone widely in our office to treat infections, support good healing, and reduce the need for antibiotics and invasive procedures.

Because the more you understand about oral health, integrative health, and the healing process, the more able you are to make good decisions about your health. That’s why patient education is such an important part of our practice, as well. We want to give you the learning materials, nutritional guidance, and ongoing support you need to help you understand and optimize the mouth/body relationship – and your total wellness. 

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Why Choose Revitalize Dental for Biological Dentistry?

When you’re looking for a biological dentist, you’re looking for more than just a location or even particular procedures and therapies. You’re looking for a philosophy of care that aligns with your values and health goals. 

At Revitalize Dental, our mission is to provide safe, comprehensive, and science-backed solutions that support both your dental and systemic health.

Whether you need preventive care, restorative treatment, safe amalgam removal, or biological oral surgery, we can provide effective and compassionate solutions designed with your whole health in mind.