Dental decoding as a tool for self-knowledge

Words DR MARIA GILES

Teeth are fascinating, unique structures and what I find most interesting about them, is they can tell us a lot more than just how good we are at brushing and flossing (and how often we do it).

The concept of psychogenealogy was founded by Professor Carl Jung who was the first person to identify connections between a person and their ancestors beyond the standard family tree. We already know that teeth can provide a snapshot of our overall health and well-being, but this concept looks at using teeth to identify the suffering of our ancestors.

Within psychogeneaology is the practice of dental decoding, which is a powerful tool for self-knowledge. It’s believed that the emotional and physical stresses and trauma of our ancestors are manifested in our teeth. This can be seen in the position and shape of the teeth and their roots, as well as the bite and dental arch. These aspects can reveal how a person has expressed the emotional distress of their family tree.

So, what does the practice of dental decoding look like when you visit the dentist?

This process isn’t just your standard check-up and clean. Dental decoding involves looking deeper into the physical structure and alignment of teeth within the mouth. The most ideal way to do this is to take a 180-degree x-ray of the jaw. These x-rays are usually taken before orthodontic treatment, wisdom teeth extractions, or major cosmetic repairs, and are usually valid for five to 10 years from when they were taken. From this, dentists with experience in psychogeneaology can analyse the structure and placement of each tooth to identify relevant events and information.

Dental decoding can be beneficial to patients, as it can help improve the success of treatment. It is not guaranteed, but it helps with understanding why situations occur and potentially preventing them from happening.

If dental decoding is something you are interested in learning more about, give the team at Face Value Dental a call to schedule a consultation appointment with me.

Dr Maria Giles qualified in 2000 in Colombia and passed the Australia Dental Council examinations in 2006, allowing her full recognition in Australia. Before coming to Australia, she was practising as a general practitioner in her home country of Colombia, and now enjoys all aspects of dentistry, particularly holistic dentistry. Maria speaks Spanish and is more than happy to treat those from the Spanishspeaking community. Outside of work, she enjoys keeping fit and healthy and learning mindfulness, meditation, and aromatherapy. Maria is constantly working to introduce new holistic approaches to her life and dental practices. www.facevaluedental.com