A Blissful Dentist
Dr
Ricketts
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by Natalie j Forstbauer
Who would have thought
a visit to the dentist could be blissful and holistic?! When you visit
Dr. Riko Ricketts’ office in Vancouver, BC that is exactly what
it is. Dr. Ricketts believes excellent health is everyone’s birthright.
He passionately integrates high technology with ancient wisdom in his
practice of “holistic Dentistry”.
For over 20 years
Dr. Ricketts has graced the dental scene in Vancouver, BC practicing
holistic dentistry for the past 9 years.
With poise he explains,
“We employ homeopathy, herbal remedies, acupuncture, and associate
with other health care providers including naturopaths, physicians with
an alternative perspective, chiropractors, and massage therapists to
aid the client in retrieving their health.”
He believes the
mouth is one of the most important areas of the body as far as health
and wellness are concerned. “Besides being a mercury free practice
we’re conscious of the need for using biocompatible material with
each individual,” says Dr. Ricketts, “and we utilize detox
protocols for people who undergo mercury removal. It is one thing to
remove the mercury from the mouth, and another to remove it from the
body.”
Holistic dentistry
treats the person as a whole rather than treating the teeth as a part.
DR Ricketts is committed to studying and understanding the role the
mouth plays in the health of the body. He asserts there are many stories
to be told by the tongue, gums, breath, teeth and even earlobes.
By understanding
rashes, redness, lines, and other signs he is able to tell whether his
patients have vitamin deficiencies, are dehydrated, have poor digestion
or are prone to heart disease.
Dr. Ricketts continually
involves himself in seminars, trainings and proactive professional circles
to deepen his education and understanding of the role the mouth plays
is healing and health. He passes information along to his patients to
empower them with tools to feel confident and safe while at the dentist
and to help them take better care of their health as a whole. His passion
for holistic dentistry and health is rich.
Dr. Ricketts has
consciously created an office environment friendly and supportive to
“holistic living”. Hard wood floors span the entire office
space, waterfalls are heard dancing in the background, radiation is
reduced by 90%, no florescent lighting is used and a room for massage
therapy are the norm when you step foot into his warm, inviting quarters!
It is an exciting
time in dentistry. More and more research is being done to support the
fact that the mouth plays a significant and important role in the health
of our body.
Please visit Dr.
Ricketts’ website to learn more about his practice, philosophies
and the phenomena of “holistic dentistry”
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