Open Wide for Better Health Dr. William E. Lovett Practices Holistic Dentistry


by Debra Novak T


oday, it’s not uncommon for pro- fessional dental services to offer perks like cushy reclining chairs, aromatherapy and relaxing music and videos. But savvy individuals seek even more: biological dentists, whose holis- tic philosophy is based on the theory that the whole is more than the sum of its parts or symptoms. Armed with mounting evidence that supports the link between periodontal disease and heart disease, diabetes, pre-term births and miscarriages, growing numbers of dental patients are exploring safe and healthy treatment options and proto- cols with holistic dentists such as Dr. William E. Lovett, before taking a deep breath and opening wide.


“The majority of people who come to me for dental work have either been referred by physicians or have already done the research that helps them to make better, more health-conscious de- cisions,” says Lovett. Known for treating patients, rather than just the teeth in their mouth, he approaches dentistry from a whole-health perspective and spends significant time with each patient, in order to learn about their lifestyle and health issues and educate them about the connection between their mouth and overall health. “The more my patients know, the more likely they are to take better care of their teeth and gums and to work at reduc- ing the bacteria in their mouth, which is directly tied to the likelihood of heart


“Understanding the structure of a tooth enables one to further understand the importance of the teeth within total body health,” advises Lovett, who points out that every tooth is a living organ, with an outer layer of enamel and an inner layer of dentin. He ex- plains that if the dentin is penetrated, the blood and nerve supply to the tooth is affected. “Mercury fillings always re- quire penetration into the dentin, which means that the health of the ‘organ’ [tooth] and the whole body can be af- fected, as well.”


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attacks and strokes,” notes Lovett, who has practiced dentistry in Naples since 1988.


The belief that dental products and procedures affect the entire body is a shared premise of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxi- cology (IAOMT), the Holistic Dental Association (HDA) and the Interna- tional Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM). Representing a group that still comprises less than a half-percent of practicing dentists, these organizations have established training programs, scientific studies, strict bio- logical treatment standards and yearly conferences for biological dentists. Synchronizing dentistry with total body health requires providing the highest quality dental materials, which is why Lovett chooses to offer his patients a mercury-free dental practice.


Lovett believes that mercury-free restorations—which include all-porce- lain crowns, porcelain fused to metal (preferably gold) crowns, porcelain onlays or inlays and composite bonded restorations—should be an integral part of aligning oral health with whole body wellness. He says mercury fillings are banned in Sweden and Norway and notes that some states, such as Califor- nia, require that any mercury removed from teeth be kept out of the water filtration system and labeled as bio- hazardous materials. “These mandates for handling mercury fillings speak for themselves,” he advises.


Lovett offers a free consultation for individuals who have high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in their blood. CRP can rise in response to inflam- mation and periodontal disease, and recent research suggests that patients with elevated levels are at an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension and car- diovascular disease.


William E. Lovett, D.D.S., Coventry Square, 111th Ave. N., Ste. 5, Naples 34108. Call 239-593-4911 or visit RestorativeDentist.com. See ad, page 12.


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