What is biological dentistry?

Patients who visit Gateway Oral Health Center of St. George, Utah, often seek treatments with trained and experienced dental providers. However, looking for a dentist who provides biological dentistry to ensure you are doing right by your smile is always a smart idea! Dr. Bryce Eagar and his team work directly with patients to provide quality biological and holistic dental care to patients in the community, ensuring oral health and wellness–and the added benefits of maintaining overall health as well!

What are the advantages of working with a biological dentist?

There are many benefits to visiting a biological dentist, including cleaning your teeth and taking care of any tooth decay or other dental problems you may have. Biological dentists also use safer, more natural products and procedures than traditional dentists. This means that you can avoid exposure to harmful chemicals and materials, and you may even be able to improve your overall health by visiting a biological dentist.

A perfect example of this is silver amalgam fillings. In the past, silver amalgam fillings were commonly used to fill cavities. However, silver amalgam fillings contain mercury, which can be toxic. Biological dentists use safer, more natural materials to fill cavities, such as composite resins.

Another benefit of visiting a biological dentist is that they can help you choose the right toothpaste and mouthwash. Many traditional kinds of toothpaste and mouthwash contain fluoride, which has been linked to health problems such as cancer. Fluoride is also a neurotoxin, meaning it can damage the nervous system. Biological dentists usually recommend fluoride-free toothpaste and mouthwashes to their patients.

Want to find a biological dentist who has your overall health in mind?

Dr. Bryce Eagar and his team at Gateway Oral Health Center of St. George, UT, is a holistic dentist who focuses on providing biological dentistry services at his state-of-the-art practice at 720 South River Road, Suite B-210. If you are seeking a holistic dentist who offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry in the Washington County area, call (435) 656-0255 to request an appointment. We are open to new patients and families in Santa Clara, Ivins, Washington City, and Kanab, UT communities.

Dr. Bryce Eagar

Dr. Bryce Eagar completed his undergraduate studies at the College of Southern Nevada and the University of Nevada in Las Vegas and attended dental school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He joined the Minnesota National Guard while in dental school and later transferred to the New Mexico National Guard. He retired from the US Army Reserves as a Major after serving for 13.5 years.

Dr. Matthew D. Geddes

Dr. Matthew D. Geddes earned his BS in Zoology and Chemistry from Weber State University and his DDS from Dalhousie University dental school (in 2006). He has worked as an associate and owner of a general dentistry practice. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a Fellow and Diplomate of the American Orthodontic Society. Dr. Geddes began learning about sleep and TMJ dentistry in 2018, which prompted him to enter the area of biological dentistry.