Holistic Dental Wellness

07/04/2025

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!
We hope everyone has a great and safe 4th of July!!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!! 🇺🇸🎇🇺🇸🎆🇺🇸

07/02/2025

It’s the big guys birthday today. Let’s all wish him a very happy birthday. Happy Birthday Dr. Fazio!! And many many more! Thank you for being you!

06/17/2025

06/06/2025

06/05/2025

From stomach to smile: How gut health shapes oral health

06/03/2025

Treating root canals biologically/holistically > traditional root canals

05/26/2025

We may not know them all, but we owe them all. Thank you and God Bless 🙏🏼🇺🇸

05/23/2025

We are hiring! If you or anybody you know is interested, please reach out.

Longest-standing (since 1993) Holistic, restorative, surgical, fee-for-service, family dental practice on Long Island, NY. is looking for an Associate Dentist.

Our state-of-the Art office was constructed in 2022, providing the SAFEST and Healthiest working environment possible

Holistic Dental Wellness is a small, well-established (30+ years), Smithtown, New York-based practice seeking a part-time leading to full-time, career-focused Associate to join our practice with the future possibility of partnership/ownership. We have a well-established patient base and are a 100% fee-for-service business model.

Must have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience. If you are an open-minded dentist who strives to learn and grow, we are looking forward to hearing from you. The office is conveniently located at 154 Terry Rd. in Smithtown, New York. Our office addresses the needs of the patient using a whole-body approach, and an associate must be caring and empathetic, as well as technically skilled. You must be willing to help patients attain a higher level of health by delivering exceptional dental care as well as utilizing various complementary modalities. Applicants must be willing to take classes and study biological and holistic dentistry over the course of the career within the practice.

Qualified candidates:
– Must be licensed to practice in the state of New York
– Have excellent communication skills that include excellent listening, lineal and abstract thinking, and the ability to connect well with patients.
– Must be willing to become S.M.A.R.T. certified and an accredited member of the IAOMT

Both experienced dentists and recent graduates are welcome to apply. Please send CV or resume to info@holisticsmiles.com

Compensation commensurate with experience

Brand new state-of-the-art office

05/21/2025

Holistic dentist recognize the interconnectedness of oral health and overall well-being. The mouth isn’t just for chewing. It plays a crucial role in breathing, posture, and sleep quality.

Holistic airway dentistry focuses on improving breathing efficiency by addressing issues with a jaw, tongue position, dental alignment, and oropharynx. If the airway is restricted due to a narrow jaw or misaligned teeth, it can lead to problems like sleep apnea, snoring, and poor oxygen intake, which can affect energy levels, digestion, and immunity.

Some holistic dentist use expensive orthodontics, such as palatal expanders, to widen the upper jaw and create more space for proper airflow. They may also incorporate myofunctional therapy, tongue-tie releases, and airway-focused orthodontics to optimize breathing.

It’s a fascinating approach that goes beyond traditional dentistry aim to enhance nachos oral health, but whole body wellness.

05/16/2025

Holistic dentists use X-rays for many of the same reasons conventional dentists do — to diagnose and monitor oral health issues that aren’t visible to the naked eye. However, they typically approach their use with more caution and may use lower-radiation or alternative imaging methods. Here’s why they use X-rays:

1. Accurate Diagnosis
• To detect cavities, infections, bone loss, impacted teeth, and other problems beneath the surface.
• Some issues, like decay between teeth or below fillings, cannot be seen during a regular exam.

2. Whole-Body Health Concerns
• Holistic dentists often emphasize the connection between oral health and overall wellness (e.g., the link between root canals and systemic infections).
• X-rays help identify hidden sources of infection or inflammation that may affect other parts of the body.

3. Minimally Invasive Treatment Planning
• Accurate imaging supports less invasive, more targeted treatment.
• This aligns with holistic principles of preserving natural tooth structure and supporting the body’s healing capacity.

4. Use of Safer Imaging
• They often use digital X-rays, which emit significantly less radiation than traditional film X-rays.
• Some may offer 3D cone beam imaging or thermal imaging when appropriate, depending on their philosophy and equipment.

5. Informed Consent and Individualized Care
• Holistic dentists are usually more likely to explain the risks and benefits of X-rays, respect patient concerns about radiation, and may reduce frequency or avoid them when not absolutely necessary.

In short, while they do use X-rays, holistic dentists often strive to balance diagnostic necessity with the least harm, aligning with their broader focus on whole-body wellness and patient-centered care.

04/20/2025

We Hope everyone has a Happy Easter! God bless!
Don’t eat to much chocolate 🤪🤫

04/15/2025

April is Oral Cancer Awareness month. The death rate for oral cancer is higher then most other cancers due to late diagnosis. Led by the efforts of Dr. Fazio we will help you stay on top of your oral health.
Give us a call at (631) 474-7477 to book a Oral Cancer Screening