Holistic Dentistry
What Is Dr. Dragos’ Holistic Approach?
Focus on Prevention, Not Invasion
A beautiful smile captivates others. But maintaining a strong foundation of healthy teeth is essential in order to keep your smile shining.
As we age, the state of our oral health determines our ability to chew, bite, smile, and more. Dr. Dragos and his dedicated staff have always advocated a combination of education and preventive, routine oral health habits before an invasive procedure is considered. Dr. Dragos believes that his approach to oral health not only prevents tooth decay but also promotes better overall health and wellness.
When you visit with Dr. Dragos, he will provide you with preventative strategies to reduce or eliminate oral health concerns that are individually tailored to your needs.
High Quality Cosmetic Material
Dr. Dragos avoids using traditional amalgam fillings. Amalgam fillings contain mercury, which can be highly toxic to the human body. If the mercury leaks from your amalgam fillings, it can wreak havoc on your health.
If you currently have an amalgam filling, please feel free to call our office for a free consultation to discuss your removal options.
Dr. Dragos offers many alternative tooth restoration materials that are cosmetically enhancing and biocompatible. With Dr. Dragos, there are a wide range of services including composite fillings, porcelain crowns, and dental implants, depending on your situation and needs.
Our staff always uses the highest quality material and best practice techniques on all procedures. In order to ensure your teeth remain healthy after your dental visit, Dr. Dragos uses the finest laboratories in New York for all cosmetic and general dentistry services.
Dr. Dragos and our staff always use proper safety protocol when disposing of amalgam fillings.
Connecting the Mouth to the Body
There is an integral relationship between oral health and general health.
Practicing good oral health is very important because oral health habits become evident in our daily lives. By incorporating a holistic outlook to treatment planning, you can be assured that your overall and oral health is our number one priority.
Did you know?
Did you know sugar (sucrose) is the required substrate to cause tooth decay? Excessive sugar intake is also the suspected culprit behind many chronic health diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and more.
Lowering sugar intake can have dramatic health effects on our mouth and body!
Can Holistic Dentistry Benefit Me?
The core principle behind Holistic Dentistry is that the mouth acts as a portal to the body. Therefore, Holistic Dentistry focuses on achieving the best oral health possible by suggesting a natural and preventative approach.
Below are some added benefits of Dr. Dragos’ holistic approach to dentistry:
- Focus on preventive care, not reactive care
- Focus on overall health
- Low emission digital x-ray usage
- High quality cosmetic materials
- Over 25 years of experience in high-quality cosmetic dentistry
Are You Ready to Learn More?
Call today to schedule your consultation with Fifth Avenue dentist Dr. Dragos and see how the difference a holistic approach can make!
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely not! At Fifth Avenue Smile, we believe you are able to have a healthy, beautiful smile at any age, and we would be happy to meet with you and help you determine the most appropriate solutions for your concerns.
Teeth have a tendency to pick up stains over time, so as we get older, our teeth start to look dull and discolored. Professional teeth whitening can roll back the clock and help reveal the smile you had when you were younger.
If your teeth have sustained damage over the years, we have several options to help improve both their appearance and their functionality. Cosmetic bonding using tooth-colored composite resin, porcelain veneers, and porcelain crowns can all help conceal a variety of common flaws so that your teeth can look their best.
If you are struggling with teeth that aren’t properly aligned, we are happy to discuss orthodontic treatment with Invisalign at our Long Island or Manhattan dental office. Invisalign can correct crowding, wide gaps and spaces, and twisted or overlapping teeth to give you an even, attractive smile that is much easier to take care of. Orthodontics definitely aren’t just for teenagers anymore, and the virtually invisible aligners of Invisalign mean that your treatment can fit easily into your professional and mature lifestyle.
Please give us a call to schedule a consultation so that we can discuss your options and recommend solutions that are right for you.
OUR TEAM
Dr. Dragos Sandulescu, DDS
Dr. Dragos developed a true love and passion for the field of dentistry very early on, while working in his family-owned dental laboratory in New York City. He continued to ...