Hollywood influences many of us to make changes to our diets, our looks, our style. However, there have been some more enlightened trends that have caught on in recent years as well. People are becoming more health conscious, exercising more and eating a healthier diet. With an increase of gluten and other food allergies, concerns about organic vs. non-organic foods, promoting "green" living and becoming aware of the many toxins our bodies are exposed to on a daily basis, it seems that the approach to healthcare should be evolving as well. At Dr. Torie's Dental Shoppe, we have recognized this need for change and are taking a different approach to dental health. You can certainly have traditional and cosmetic dentistry performed at our office. In fact, Dr. Torie takes great artistic pride in her dental work. Our goal for our patients is to enable them to preserve their dental anatomy and prevent further dental complications. We also understand the oral systemic link between oral health and other risk factors, so we strive to educate our patients regarding these links and focus on the overall health of each patient. For example, we offer non-fluoride options and use natural based products when available. Dr. Torie's Dental Shoppe is also making efforts to be kind to our environment by using biodegradable products, environmentally friendly cleaning products, reducing the amount of disposable goods. There are many other ideas we have to expand on this area of our practice and we're excited to share them with you as our practice grows!
