If you are reading this, you will likely have a mercury-containing metal amalgam filling you want removed. You will want to make sure you pick a dentist with the training and tools to safely remove the amalgam filling from your mouth. This is important due to the toxic mercury vapors released when removing the filling. Dr. Carl McMillan is a holistic dentist at Holistic Dental Centers in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. McMillan is trained to remove amalgam fillings safely without exposing patients to these harmful vapors. This is accomplished using efficient air filtration in combination w ..read more

At Holistic Dental Centers, we focus on ensuring our patients have access to holistic, biocompatible dentistry solutions for their smiles. With holistic dental care, our office can meet your needs while ensuring every procedure is suitable for the mouth and body. Working with a holistic dental office has many advantages, so let us review some of the primary reasons why patients choose Holistic Dental Centers in Cary and Cornelius, North Carolina. What are the benefits of visiting a strictly holistic dental office? Below are the primary advantages of working with a team like Holistic Dental Cen ..read more

There was a time, and now all that long ago, when braces were just about the only orthodontic option available to children, teens, and adults looking to straighten their teeth. Thankfully, as time has passed and dental technologies have evolved, alternatives to traditional orthodontics have been introduced. One such option offered by Dr. Luis Crespo at Holistic Dental Centers in Cornelius, North Carolina, is Myobrace. With conventional orthodontics and treatments like Invisalign, treatment cannot start until the age of 12-15 once all permanent teeth have erupted. Myobrace treatment c ..read more

The term “holistic dentistry” may be new to you, or if you have heard it, you may not quite understand what it is. While traditional dentists have the best intentions through providing preventive and restorative care to promote oral health, the approach they take can lack regarding how this treatment affects your well-being. Holistic dentistry, also called biological or biocompatible dentistry, aims to treat the whole person through the mouth. Before you can look into how to find a holistic dentist in your area, it may help to understand better some differences between how it differs from trad ..read more

Traditionally, dentists have employed the use of hand tools such as drills to perform necessary dental work. Through various tools that poke and prod, dentists have been able to perform the work they need, even if it has not always been the most comfortable for patients. As dental technologies evolve, treatment options that are much more comfortable for patients are now being used. One such technology is the use of lasers in dentistry. If you seek laser dentistry services in Cary, North Carolina, you should visit Carl McMillan, DMD, PA: Holistic Dental Centers. Understanding Laser Dentistry Wh ..read more

Dental crowns are a tooth restoration option that is very popular among both patients and dentists due to the strength and durability they provide. Often used to restore damaged teeth, they can also be utilized for cosmetic reasons. Dental crowns are made from porcelain and are designed to mimic the look of your tooth while providing you with the full functionality of a natural tooth. Dental patients in the Cary, North Carolina area know they can get quality dental crowns from the team at Carl McMillan, DMD, PA: Holistic Dental Centers. The phrase “dental crown,” for whatever reason, causes an ..read more

Cosmetic dentistry offers many benefits. It is much more than a few procedures designed to improve the look of your teeth. At your local cosmetic dental office in Cary, North Carolina, you will learn that many of the benefits of cosmetic surgery have to do with correcting abnormalities that may affect other aspects of your health. Many procedures restore proper function, allowing you to chew your food more efficiently and maintain the proper alignment so that less pressure is placed on the temporomandibular joints. With cosmetic procedures, you can correct your smile and keep it looking its ve ..read more

If you are like many Americans over the age of 25, there is a good chance you might have a filling or two inside your mouth prepared and applied using an amalgam material. This is where a biological dentist for amalgam removal in Cary can help. Specifically, an amalgam is a combination of metals that, for years, included mercury. Amalgam fillings stand out from modern fillings in that they are dark, metallic, and even look a bit like silver when light is applied. The old procedure of using metals has been around for most of the 20th century because metal was malleable in application and durabl ..read more

Do you want an attractive, striking smile free from imperfections? Do you find yourself hiding your teeth behind your hand during conversations with others, or avoiding talking and smiling altogether? Are you embarrassed at the condition of your smile, and want an affordable and effective solution to boost your self-confidence? If this sounds like you, it may be time to speak to a dentist in the Cary, NC area about dental solutions such as porcelain veneers. How porcelain veneers work Porcelain veneers, sometimes just referred to as dental veneers, are very thin shells of ceramic that are cust ..read more

Patients in the Cary, NC area who are missing teeth need to speak to a dental provider about the replacement of these teeth to maintain appearance, function, and health of the smile. Dr. Carl McMillan and the team at Holistic Dental Centers are here to help individuals find the solution that best meets their needs. Dental implants are a popular option and continue to be recommended for patients in a variety of situations. What are dental implants? Dr. Carl McMillan describes the dental implant as a restoration that is used to replace one or more teeth using the bone of the jaw as the foundatio ..read more