Are Dental Implants Safe and Holistic?

Many patients ask us if dental implants are safe and holistic. We have opted to use ceramic dental implants, also known as zirconia implants because they are biocompatible with many patients. This is because ceramics are, for the most part, inert, meaning non-reactive, though some slight reactions may occur at the molecular level. In contrast, titanium dental implants, which…

5 Misconceptions About Zirconia Dental Implants

Patients looking into zirconia dental implants—also known as ceramic dental implants—often make appointments at our practice to learn more. During those visits, we have learned that many have heard myths about zirconia implants.  Here are five common misconceptions about zirconia dental implants.  Myth #1: Zirconia dental implants are the most biocompatible.  Dental implants are medical…

What Is Functional Orthodontics?

Traditional orthodontics focuses on straight teeth. It is based on the idea that genetics cause malocclusions—misalignments between the teeth.  Functional orthodontics—the approach we take at the Institute for Systemic Dentistry—straightens the teeth, too. It also aligns the upper and lower jaws. Functional orthodontics practitioners believe that dental abnormalities are caused by developmental and environmental problems,…