Naturopathic healthcare, also known as naturopathy, applies modern, scientific and evidence-based principles in the use of natural treatments that may facilitate the human body’s innate ability to heal itself. Practitioners of naturopathy, commonly referred to as naturopaths, are professionally trained to seek the root cause of ailments, bodily dysfunctions and conditions and to consider treatment approaches that may help to restore wellbeing as gently and naturally as possible.
Naturopathy has gained greater attention among parents who are seeking alternative, holistic, or integrative treatments for their children, as a natural complement to conventional pediatric medicine and pediatric dentistry.
What Makes Naturopathic Pediatric Dentistry Different?
Even as pediatric dentistry has become more specialized and “high tech,” there is growing recognition among both pediatric dentists and parents of the use of natural substances, such as herbs and essential oils, that have a long tradition of use, dating back to times before modern pharmacology.
In the U.S., there is also increasing interest in “traditional remedies” that remain widely used in Europe (where naturopathy as a discipline originated) and in traditional Chinese medicine.
Naturopathic pediatric dentists apply the scientific principles and methods of naturopathy specifically to children’s oral healthcare. It’s important to emphasize that this is offered as a complement to conventional pediatric dentistry, not a replacement, based on a case-by-case evaluation in consultation with parents and the child’s medical history.
A naturopathic pediatric dentist considers the child’s whole health picture, including:
- Medical and dental history
- Developmental milestones
- Behavioral factors
- Prior treatment experiences
- Age-appropriate techniques
They may also integrate environmental and lifestyle factors, offering a whole-child approach rather than treating symptoms alone.
How to Choose the Right Pediatric Dentist for your Child
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