Holistic Restorative Dentistry

Dentistry You Can Believe In

An advocate of holistic dentistry, Dr. Greenfield uses procedures, materials, and technology to provide conservative, biocompatible dental care to our patients. Whether you want to replace an old amalgam filling with a tooth-colored filling or you need metal-free crowns, Dr. Greenfield will customize a treatment plan to ensure that we meet your holistic dental needs and exceed your expectations.

Holistic Dentistry: The practice of using biocompatible materials and conservative processes that are in the best interest of a patient’s health.

For the safe removal of amalgam/mercury restorations, Dr. Greenfield closely follows the Dr. Bob Marshall protocol. Dr. Greenfield also has holistic practitioners he can refer you to upon request for assistance with achieving optimal general health.

A family with healthy teeth due to holistic dentistry

Schedule a Visit Today

To reserve a personal consultation, checkup appointment, or cleaning with Dr. Greenfield, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry at 248-693-6213. It’s time you experienced dental care close to home, but far from ordinary!

“I had 3 cavities and an onlay done tonight. It was 2 hours of dental work, but I honestly felt very comfortable the whole time and enjoyed talking with the doctor and assistant. The whole team was friendly and positive. Thank you for turning something I was dreading into a good experience.” Anonymous

FAQs

What is holistic dentistry, and why should I care?

As a holistic dentist, Dr. Greenfield is committed to providing metal-free, conservative dental care to all of our patients. With his philosophy, we use biocompatible materials – dental materials that are readily accepted by the body. Because some people are allergic to mercury, and because of the potential health hazards for children, the elderly, and pregnant women, we do not place amalgam fillings at all. Modern dentistry provides us with reliable materials and protocols for holistic care, so Dr. Greenfield sees no reason not to use them!

Why don’t you place amalgam fillings?

Though the ADA has deemed that metal fillings are acceptable in most cases, Dr. Greenfield feels composite fillings provide our patients with more consistent results, lasting beauty, and healthier smiles. Since there is a question as to amalgam’s safety, we simply don’t use it.

Should I replace my old dental work?

At your regular appointments, we will examine your teeth and make sure previous restorations are still in good condition. If damage has occurred, Dr. Greenfield will suggest updating the repairs with metal-free restorations. Some patients choose to replace metal fillings for cosmetic reasons. When removing dental amalgam, Dr. Greenfield follows a special protocol to ensure the safety of our patients and our team.

Can you really place a crown in one visit?

Thanks to CEREC technology, Dr. Greenfield can design and fabricate a crown, inlay, or onlay in about an hour, in our office. This on-site fabrication allows for immediate placement of the restoration. So, yes, we can design, create, and place a permanent, tooth-colored restoration in one visit

How are metal fillings removed?

Patient safety is paramount at Lake Orion Family Dentistry. When Dr. Greenfield removes metal/amalgam/mercury filling, he exercises great care, using a rubber dam to isolate the materials and chunking the metal so that patients are exposed to the least amount of toxic material.