You may be familiar with alternative medical treatments, such as acupuncture and herbal remedies. You may have also heard that some dentists offer these and other unconventional methods to treat teeth. These dentists are often called holistic dentists, biological dentists or alternative dentists, and the Los Angeles Times recently reported that their numbers are increasing. Before you decide to see a holistic dentist, it's important to know how holistic dentistry differs from conventional dentistry.