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Holistic Dentistry in West Hollywood, CA
Looking for a more natural approach to dental care? Our team understands that your oral health is deeply connected to your overall well-being. Holistic dentistry in West Hollywood, CA, considers your entire body when we plan and provide treatment, not just your teeth and gums.
Understanding Your Treatment
What Is Holistic Dentistry?
Holistic dentistry, also known as biological dentistry, views your oral health as an integral part of your overall wellness. This approach recognizes the connection between your dental health and your general health, and addresses both at once by minimizing toxins, using biocompatible materials, and focusing on prevention.
The Benefits
The Benefits of Holistic Dentistry
Biocompatible Materials
Metal-free restorations are selected to work in harmony with your body rather than introducing compounds you would rather avoid for your own reasons.
Conservative Treatment
Minimal-intervention techniques preserve as much of your natural tooth structure as the clinical situation will reasonably allow given your situation.
Preventive Emphasis
Addressing small concerns early keeps you out of the cycle of repeated repairs and increasingly invasive restorative procedures down the road.
What to Expect
Our Step-by-Step Holistic Process
Your care follows a clear path from evaluation through ongoing support, with your health goals guiding each decision along the way.
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Comprehensive Evaluation
We assess your oral health alongside your general wellness, including a review of the materials already present in your mouth today in your mouth today.
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Biocompatibility Review
We discuss which materials and treatments work in harmony with your body before anything at all is placed, replaced, or removed from your mouth.
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Personalized Plan
Together we build a treatment plan aligned with your health goals, your preferred timeline, and your comfort level with each option with each treatment.
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Preventive Care
Natural cleaning methods and ozone therapy support healthy tissue and reduce how much restorative work you will need later on in the years ahead.
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Restorative Treatment
When repair becomes necessary, we use metal-free materials and safe protocols chosen specifically to protect your overall health and your comfort.
Our Approach
The Foundations of Holistic Care
Biocompatibility
We carefully select materials and treatments that work in harmony with your body, ensuring every procedure supports your overall health.
Prevention-First
We emphasize addressing potential issues before they become serious problems.
Minimal Intervention
We preserve your natural tooth structure whenever possible.
Services
Our Holistic Dental Services
Diagnostics
Thorough oral health assessments and biocompatibility testing.
Preventive Care
Natural cleaning methods and ozone therapy.
Restorative Treatments
Metal-free materials and safe protocols that prioritize your overall health.
Is It Right for You?
Signs Holistic Dentistry May Suit You
Patients come to our practice for a biological approach for a number of reasons, and these are among the most common.
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Material Sensitivities — You react to certain metals, or you have concerns about the compounds used in the older restorations already placed in your mouth for many years now.
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Systemic Conditions — You are managing an inflammatory or autoimmune condition and want your dental care coordinated with the rest of your health care team as a whole.
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Metal-Free Preference — You would rather have tooth-colored, metal-free restorations than traditional silver fillings or crowns built on a metal substructure underneath the porcelain.
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Whole-Person Approach — You are looking for a practice that weighs nutrition, environment, and the mind-body connection alongside the condition of your teeth as a whole person.
Why Choose Us for Holistic Dentistry in West Hollywood, CA
Careful Material Selection
We choose restorative materials and clinical protocols specifically for their compatibility with your body, your sensitivities, your health history, and your stated preferences.
Prevention Before Intervention
We emphasize addressing potential issues before they become serious problems, which keeps treatment conservative and leaves tooth structure intact for the long term.
Collaborative Treatment Planning
We work closely with you to understand your health goals and build a plan that genuinely fits your lifestyle rather than following a standard protocol or a standard sequence.
Thirty Years of Relationships
Three decades of caring, compassionate practice have taught us that the best long-term outcomes come from knowing our patients well over many years of continuous care.
Real Patients, Real Stories
Real Results, Real Smiles
Patient Reviews
What Our Patients Say
- ★★★★★
Thank you to Weho Dental studio and Dr Rivas for helping me get over my fear of going to the dentist. Felt immediately at home with her and her lovely staff. From the front desk to the hygienist, I really felt like they genuinely cared about my dental health, rather than some of the other offices I’ve been to that immediately tried to push tons of treatments. Dr Rivas and her staff took care of me, happy to call this my dental home. Thank you for making fillings and a crown a pleasant experience!
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Dr. Rivas was awesome! Staff are great and friendly. I was surprised that my filling took less than an hour and I did not feel any inch of pain. The procedure was so smooth and appreciate that Dr. Lisa walked me through to every step. Highly recommended!
- ★★★★★
really lovely, kind staff— i felt at ease and taken care of! everything was explained to me, and the environment was serene. thank you dr rivas!
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I reached out to Dr. Rivas regarding the extraction of my number 16 wisdom tooth. My previous dentist referred me to an oral surgeon who wanted to extract the other three wisdom teeth even though I am not experiencing any issues and during that time I never had any consultative discussions with the surgeon. I connected with Dr. Rivas and she was thorough and transparent when speaking over the phone and she shared that she would be able to extract my tooth. During the procedure, she was extremely caring, asked if I was numbed properly, and checked in with me frequently during the procedure. I did not feel a thing and I was shocked on how fast she was able to successfully extract my tooth. I highly recommend Dr. Rivas and her staff and I commend them for their professionalism and caring nature. I live in the Inland Empire and will be driving to West Hollywood since Dr. Rivas will be my dentist moving forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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How is holistic dentistry different from general dentistry?
The clinical care is similar, but material choices, treatment sequencing, and prevention are weighed against your overall health rather than the tooth alone.
What materials do you use?
We prioritize biocompatible, metal-free options for restorations. Our dentist reviews the choices with you before any material is placed.
What is ozone therapy?
Ozone is used as part of our preventive protocol to reduce bacteria in the mouth. Our team explains where it fits into your care plan during your evaluation.
Can I still get routine care here?
Yes. Cleanings, exams, imaging, fillings, and crowns are all provided within the same biological framework, so you do not need a separate practice.
Take the First Step
Start Your Holistic Dental Care
Experience the difference a natural, whole-body approach can make. Our experienced team provides biocompatible solutions that support your overall health. Share your health goals with us online, and we will plan an evaluation around them.
Request a time using the form, or prefer to talk it through? Call us at (310) 278-9121.
- Biocompatible, metal-free options
- Prevention-first treatment planning
- Care coordinated with your overall health
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