Alternative therapies in holistic dentistry in Manhasset and North Bellmore, NY, focus on supporting the body’s natural healing abilities while minimizing exposure to unnecessary chemicals or invasive procedures.
Rather than treating teeth in isolation, these therapies consider how oral health connects to the rest of the body and overall wellness. By combining modern dental knowledge with biocompatible, patient-centered approaches, we utilize alternative therapies to address the root cause of concerns, rather than just the symptoms.
Many patients choose alternative therapies in Manhasset and North Bellmore, NY, because they want dental care that aligns with their overall health values, including reducing toxic exposure and using biocompatible materials whenever possible.
Others are seeking gentler, more supportive treatments that work in harmony with the body’s natural healing processes, rather than relying solely on invasive or symptom-focused solutions. These therapies often appeal to individuals who seek a more personalized, thoughtful approach to care, one that prioritizes long-term wellness over short-term fixes.
Oral cancer screening in Manhasset and North Bellmore, NY, is a routine part of a dental examination. Regular check-ups, including a thorough examination of the entire mouth, are crucial for the early detection of cancerous and pre-cancerous conditions. You may have a very small, but dangerous, oral spot or sore and not be aware of it.
We will carefully examine the inside of your mouth and tongue, and may notice a flat, painless, white or red spot, or a small sore, in some patients. Although most of these are harmless, some are not. Harmful oral spots or sores often look identical to those that are harmless, but testing can tell them apart. If you have a sore with a likely cause, the doctor may treat it and ask you to return for re-examination.
To ensure that a spot or sore is not dangerous, the doctor may choose to perform a simple test, such as a brush test. A brush test collects cells from a suspicious lesion in the mouth. The cells are sent to a laboratory for analysis. If precancerous cells are found, the lesion can be surgically removed if necessary during a separate procedure. It’s important to know that all atypical and positive results from a brush test or other screening tests must be confirmed by biopsy.
Our office helps protect you from ever getting oral cancer. The OralCDx Brush Test in Manhasset and North Bellmore, NY, is a painless method of testing “everyday” tiny oral spots. During a careful professional examination, most people will be found to have one or more tiny white or red spots in their mouth at one time or another. These tiny spots do not usually contain any unhealthy cells; however, only laboratory testing, such as the Brush Test, can confirm this.
The brush is used to quickly collect a sample for computer-assisted laboratory analysis. If one of your oral spots is found by the OralCDx lab to contain unhealthy cells, it can then typically be removed, years before it can cause any harm. Ask us about OralCDx testing today!
Homeopathic Bio-Energetic Stress Reduction uses advanced biofeedback technology to evaluate how the body responds to various stressors. The QXCI system helps identify energetic imbalances that may contribute to physical tension, emotional stress, or discomfort.
By delivering gentle, energetic feedback, this therapy is designed to support the body’s natural ability to self-regulate and restore balance. Patients often choose this approach as a non-invasive way to promote relaxation, clarity, and overall well-being.
Tenscam is a non-invasive energetic therapy designed to support the body’s response to pain, inflammation, and stress. It uses gentle energetic frequencies to help encourage balance within the body’s natural regulatory systems.
This approach does not involve medication, injections, or physical manipulation, making it a supportive option for patients seeking alternative or complementary care. Tenscam is often used in conjunction with other treatments to promote comfort, relaxation, and the body’s natural healing processes.
The Waterlase MD is a revolutionary dental device that utilizes a combination of laser energy and water to perform various traditional dental procedures without the need for anesthesia or pain. The Waterlase MD employs a less invasive approach that conserves healthy tooth structure, enabling teeth to function better and last longer.
When the traditional dental drill is used, heat and vibration are the primary causes of most pain. The Waterlase MD works so fast and avoids both heat and vibration, so the tooth nerve can’t respond to register pain. This means no shots or a numb feeling after the dental visit. The Waterlase MD can also perform many soft tissue and gum procedures with minimal discomfort and bleeding.
Myobrace is a preventive, growth-focused orthodontic system designed to address the underlying causes of crooked teeth rather than simply straightening them. Instead of relying on brackets or aligners, Myobrace works by gently guiding proper jaw development, improving oral muscle function, and encouraging healthier breathing, swallowing, and tongue posture. This approach is especially beneficial for children and teens while they are still growing, but it may also be used in select adult cases as part of a broader functional treatment plan.
Many orthodontic issues originate from habits such as mouth breathing, poor tongue posture, or improper swallowing patterns, which can impact jaw growth and tooth alignment over time. Myobrace is designed to help correct these patterns early, reducing the likelihood of more complex orthodontic treatment later in life. By focusing on function first, Myobrace supports healthier facial development, improved airway function, and more stable long-term results.
Patients and parents often choose Myobrace because it aligns with a holistic, prevention-first philosophy. Benefits may include improved breathing, better oral posture, reduced crowding as the jaw develops properly, and a more natural path to alignment without the need for invasive appliances. As part of our alternative therapy offerings, Myobrace reflects our commitment to treating root causes and supporting whole-body health—not just straightening teeth.
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a by-product of blood (plasma), is rich in platelets. PRF in Manhasset and North Bellmore, NY, allows the body to utilize its normal healing pathways at a significantly accelerated rate. During the healing process, the body rapidly mobilizes many cells and cell types to the wound to initiate the healing process. One of those cell types is platelets. Platelets perform several functions, including the formation of blood clots and the release of growth factors into the wound. These growth factors help the body repair itself by stimulating stem cells to regenerate new tissue. The more growth factors are released into the wound, the faster the healing process occurs.
PRF promotes healing in bone grafting for dental implants, onlay and inlay grafts, sinus lift procedures, ridge augmentation procedures, and closure of cleft, lip, and palate defects, repair of bone defects created by the removal of teeth or small cysts, and the repair of fistulas between the sinus cavity and mouth. This is of great significance to the surgeon who places dental implants. By adding PRF, your implant surgeon can now grow bone more predictably and faster than ever before.
Advantages of PRF
Frequently Asked Questions About PRF:
Is PRF safe?
Yes. During the outpatient surgical procedure, a small amount of your own blood is drawn out via the IV. This blood is then placed in the PRF centrifuge machine and spun down. In under 15 minutes, the PRF is formed and ready for use.
Is PRF used in all bone grafting cases?
Not necessarily; however, in most cases, the application of PRF to a graft will increase the final amount of bone present, in addition to facilitating faster and more efficient wound healing.
How much does it cost?
The cost of a PRF application is approximately $600. Unfortunately, most insurance plans do not cover PRF, and patients are responsible for the expense.
Please check out our Case Report. It confirms excellent bone regeneration when the calcium method of Osteo-Cystic Therapy is used. Notice the bone of the two sockets after the extractions, 26 years ago, has healed from the depth of the sockets toward the surface (BEFORE).
However, something must have remained on the midline, such as a Diastematic infection. (DURING) The Calcium Therapy that bone encapsulated the anaerobic colony on the midline closed the infection off from the oral cavity and then regenerated the maxillary bone last (after).
This Case Report presents a fixed bridge that has been in place for 25 years. After two intense calcium treatments without anesthesia or surgery, a weekly regimen of the Calcium Chip was applied to the area under the bridge. Complete bone regeneration was achieved within 15 months. All information and studies are sourced from Dr. Manhart and the Calcium Therapy Institute.
For many years, the least expensive option for dental fillings has been dental amalgam. Dental amalgam is a combination of mostly powdered silver, tin, and copper, and liquid mercury. The amalgam components are combined and placed in a cavity detected by your dental professional. Dental amalgam does not bond to tooth structure and requires extensive cavity preparation to produce a retentive dental restoration. It also has a silver color, which eventually becomes dark and unsightly due to the oxidation of its metallic components.
Dental amalgam poses a great risk to dental staff and patients. A patient with an amalgam filling inhales mercury fumes, which evaporate from the filling due to wear. Again, unreacted liquid mercury present in the filling may leak into the surrounding gingiva and other tissues. Removal of a failed amalgam filling in Manhasset and North Bellmore, NY, also releases mercury vapor, which is inhaled by anyone present.
Liquid mercury is toxic, even in small amounts, and exposure to it can result in symptoms such as irritability, headaches, and general malaise. It may even result in more severe complications, such as brain and kidney disease, with high or constant contact, as is the case for dental staff.
There are some arguments about the levels of mercury vapor released from dental amalgam, with some suggesting that these levels are too low to cause any harm. However, most experts agree that some amount of mercury vapor always escapes during placement, especially when removing dental amalgam.
Therefore, the use of mercury must be avoided in the dental setting at all costs, and tooth colored materials, which bind to tooth structure and are more esthetic, should be encouraged. However, for a practice to be truly mercury-free, there should be safe removal of old amalgam fillings by extracting resultant mercury fumes from the dental unit, thus preventing any further unnecessary exposure to staff or patients. Mercury-free dentistry is a safe and effective treatment that should be embraced everywhere. Feel free to ask a team member for more information.
For many years, fluoride has been the most popular component in dental gels, dentifrices, and mouthwashes. It is known to combine with the calcific components of the teeth to form a stronger tooth structure in a process called re-mineralization. This helps prevent tooth decay. Although fluoride occurs naturally as calcium fluoride, synthetic fluoride is the preferred form in dental applications.
The problem, however, is that synthetically formed fluoride, when ingested, may be absorbed and bound to tissues in the body outside the oral region, resulting in adverse effects. Even within the mouth, excessive ingestion of fluoride can lead to fluorosis, causing teeth to weaken and discolor. Currently, several alternatives to synthetic fluoride are available in dental products and applications.
Amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) is one such substitute. It contains the basic building blocks for tooth re-mineralization. It is thus directly incorporated into the tooth substance when the tooth demineralizes due to bacterial activity. In this way, ACP restores the tooth to its original form, thereby preventing tooth decay. It also eliminates the need for dental restorations when incipient cavities occur.
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar substitute that also helps prevent decay by its antibacterial properties.
It is known to aid the absorption of naturally occurring fluoride into the teeth, and thus can aid tooth re-mineralization. Ozone therapy in Manhasset and North Bellmore, NY, is an unstable gas with oxidative properties that destroy harmful bacteria when applied in the oral cavity. It is also capable of stimulating blood circulation and, consequently, triggering an immune response. Fluoride is beneficial in dental applications, but its adverse effects make it prudent for individuals to try safer and equally effective alternatives.
Myobrace treatment is simple and effective. It does not involve wearing braces or using complex and uncomfortable dental appliances 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Wearing a Myobrace appliance for one to two hours each day, both during the day and while sleeping, combined with a few simple yet effective exercises daily, is all it takes to achieve a real change and avoid needing braces in most cases.
Braces are still the most effective way to straighten teeth; however, they do not address many of the problems that cause crooked teeth. Most orthodontic problems, such as exceptionally crowded teeth and an underdeveloped lower jaw, are often caused by habits like mouth breathing and tongue thrusting. If these habits are not corrected, treatment time and the need for retainers will increase. Once the braces are removed, the teeth can shift back into their original position (known as relapse). Relapse can occur even with the best retainers. It is important to be better informed about the advantages and disadvantages of braces.
You should seek professional advice from your Orthodontist or Dentist to determine whether the Myobrace is the right choice for you.
The American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry (AAPMD) is the leader in interdisciplinary collaboration and education for optimal airway growth, development, and function. Founded in 2012, the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing its professional membership with tools and the ability to recognize the role and importance of optimal airway physiology and sleep in the areas of health, development, performance, and function.
The AAPMD seeks to accomplish this through:
The AAPMD is an inclusive healthcare organization. Membership is open to all healthcare practitioners interested in discovering and learning, networking, and collaborating to foster optimal patient care.
Our healthcare practitioner membership includes physicians, dentists, osteopaths, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, myofunctional therapists, nutritionists, and more.
