Dental Foci and Dental Interference Fields in the Oral Cavity

Potential Health Effects

Since the mid-20th century, dentistry has proposed a paradigm shift that conceives the human body as a network of vital processes and interactions. From this point of view, dental diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis are not considered isolated processes but result from other processes that co-occur in the human biosystem. According to this paradigm, dental foci and dental interference fields in the oral cavity can cause health problems in other body parts.

1. What are dental foci and dental interference fields?

An interference field is generally understood as an element that alters an organism’s normal flow of information. The central nervous system functions according to the so-called divergence and convergence principles [2], through which receptors and neurons communicate. An interference field is understood as a modification of the communication flow, leading to changes and imbalances in the biosystem. 

Our Nervous System is part of the major regulatory system in the body [3] that helps maintain balance. Dental foci or dental interference fields create a permanent tension that affects the nervous system and other systems or organs of the body. These disorders usually do not cause severe disabling symptoms, so the patient doesn’t perceive them easily.

The teeth are not isolated from the rest of the organism. For holistic dentistry, the different systems of the body are interconnected. Untreated dental foci or dental interference fields can aggravate existing diseases and prevent recovery. In addition, they contribute to the development of chronic diseases. The type of chronic disease it causes depends on the patient’s health condition. Some patients may have heart problems; others have panic attacks or depression. 

2. Types of dental interference fields

Dental interference fields can be divided into two broad groups: endogenous dental interference fields (from the body itself) and exogenous interference fields (from the outside) [4].

a. Endogenous dental interference fields

In contrast to acute inflammation, which occurs suddenly with pain and requires urgent treatment, chronic endogenous oral cavity inflammation is usually not noticed in regular dental check-ups. This type of dental interference field creates physiological short-circuits and triggers the development of chronic diseases, difficult to diagnose and treat. This category includes chronic gingivitis, dental cysts, some periodontitis types, root-canal-treated teeth, dead teeth, etc.

b. Exogenous dental interference fields

Here the interference source is not inside the body but in dental materials or chemicals often used in dentistry, for example, plastics, metals, fluorides, cement, aldehydes, etc. These can cause allergies (immune system reactions), chronic toxicity, or body energy imbalances.

3. Health risks of dental interference fields 

For holistic dentistry, the body is a unit and its parts are interconnected. It has been scientifically proven that pathogenic bacteria in the oral cavity if left unchecked, can gradually pass into the bloodstream and promote the development of chronic diseases.

In addition to physiological aspects, exogenous factors must also be considered. For example, non-biocompatible dental materials can cause allergies and irritations, becoming overload factors for the organism, especially for the immune system. Other factors such as stress, electromagnetic radiation, poor diet, etc., add to this and affect health.

The immune system reacts to various internal or external factors. Due to overstimulation, the immune system is permanently active and symptoms such as fatigue often occur. In addition, migraine, earache, shoulder pain, neck tension, muscle stiffness, and others may occur. Unfortunately, these symptoms are often treated in isolation from oral health [5].

Lack of knowledge about bioenergetic interconnections within the body also leads conventional dentists to use metals to fabricate dental crowns and implants that may aggravate pre-existing diseases of the thyroid gland, reproductive organs, liver, kidneys, etc. In a well-known study by Dr. Voll, he discusses the energetic relationships between the teeth and the various organs of the human body [6].

The main health risks of the dental interference fields are: 

  • Chronic diseases
  • Allergies and irritations (dental material intolerance)
  • Fatigue and exhaustion
  • Migraine, earache, shoulder pain, neck tension, muscle stiffness.
  • Aggravation of existing diseases

4. Removal of dental interference fields

Holistic dentistry seeks to identify, diagnose and remove dental foci that create dental interference fields. These fields often overload the biosystem and promote the development of chronic diseases. The elimination of dental foci helps restore the body’s regulatory system and regain balance. Treatments of dental interference fields also include interdisciplinary work of specialists such as dentists, naturopaths, radiologists, neurologists, osteopaths [7], etc.

The treatment of dental interference fields in holistic dentistry requires four main steps:

Initial dental consultation: At the first appointment, a general evaluation of the condition of the teeth is performed and the patient’s medical history is reviewed. 

Diagnosis: Here, a more detailed examination of the oral cavity is performed, including a functional analysis of the mouth and jaw and a clinical examination of the condition of the gums and periodontium. Root canals, implants, cysts, abscesses, jaw bone, and sinuses conditions are also documented. Our holistic dentist can also perform additional tests to check the incompatibility of dental materials used in previous dental procedures.

Treatment: Dental interference fields treatment is interdisciplinary. Various dental and complementary therapies are used, including neurological therapies, acupuncture, osteopathy, extraction of dead teeth, etc. 

Treatment feedback: The dentist verifies the effects of the removal of the dental foci on the patient’s health.

5. Conclusions

Conventional dentistry often considers only symptoms. In contrast, holistic dentistry examines the causes behind the symptoms. Strong teeth and healthy gums reflect a healthy body from a holistic perspective. If there is an interference field and this imbalance is not corrected, chronic diseases may appear. 

The body works as a unit, and curing chronic diseases may depend on our oral health. 

6. Reference list

1)  Von Bertalanffy, Ludwig (1984). General System Theory: Foundations, Development, Applications. New York: George Brazillier.

2)  Weiss, Thomas (2001). Neurophysiologische Grundlagen des Zentralen Somatosensorischen Systems. Springer Basel AG.

3)  Heine, Hartmut; Bergsmann, Otto und Bergsmann, Roswitha (2019). Das System der Grundregulation –Drehscheibe mit Schlüsselfunktion für Organismus und Ganzheitsmedizin. Springer-Verlag GmbH Deutschland.

4)  Graf, Karlheinz Dr. (2008). Gesundheitsproblem Zahnherde. Komplementäre und Integrative Medizin, 49(5): 41-45. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1863867808001297

5)  GZFA – Gesellschaft für Zahngesundheit, Funktion und Ästhetik (o.J). Zahnherde-Störfelder Sprechstunde: Risiken erkennen. https://www.gzfa.de/service- beratung/patienteninformation/sprechstunden/zahnherd-stoerfelder/

6)  Horst, Leonhardt; Reinhold Voll (1998). Grundlagen der Elektroakupunktur nach Voll: ein Leitfaden zur Einführung in die Elektroakupunktur nach Voll (EAV).

7)  GZFA (o.J).

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