Holistic dentist in Timonium, near Baltimore
years of experience
*Top 3 Dentist 2025, as rated by BusinessRate. Out of network: the office files your insurance paperwork, with financing through CareCredit and Cherry.
Treatments
Explore holistic dentistry
Each treatment has its own page, and every one is available at the Timonium office.
Mercury-Free DentistryMercury-free fillings in Timonium, MD: tooth-colored fillings, biocompatible materials and safe amalgam removal with Dr. Haywood, DDS.Learn more 
Biological DentistryWhat is a biological dentist? Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS offers mercury-free, biocompatible dental care without fluoride or metal in Timonium, MD. Call today.Learn more Your mouth and your health? It’s all connected.
The mouth is an entry point to the rest of the body. Select what brought you here to see how holistic dentistry at this practice approaches it.
Share your health history
Your first visit is an unhurried consultation. We take extensive time to understand your holistic health concerns, dental history and goals before recommending anything.
Look beneath the surface
Bacterial DNA testing and cone beam CT scanning give Dr. Haywood a full picture of what is happening beneath the surface before anything is planned.
Get a plan built for your body
Your personalized treatment plan uses mercury-free, biocompatible materials and is built around your needs, your comfort and your budget.
Treatment with whole-body care
From safe amalgam removal to laser and ozone gum therapy, each step is carried out with the connection between your oral health and overall wellness in mind.
There’s more than one way to protect your health. Let’s find yours.
Conventional dental care often defaults to the standard material. Here, every material and protocol is chosen for biocompatibility, so your dental care is built around what your body needs.
Safe amalgam removal
Old mercury amalgam fillings are removed under rigorous safety protocols that follow holistic dental association best practices, to minimize your exposure to mercury vapor.
Mercury-free materials
Restorations use non-toxic, metal-free and biocompatible materials. Dr. Haywood avoids mercury, nickel and bisphenol plastics, and never places amalgam.
Bacterial DNA testing
Identifies the specific bacteria behind periodontal disease rather than treating gum disease as one generic condition. Different bacteria call for different treatment.
Laser and ozone gum therapy
Laser dentistry and ozone therapy clear bacteria and infection from the gums without chemicals, which tends to mean faster healing.
Access the whole practice
Holistic care is part of a full-service practice. Every one of these dental services is available in the same Timonium office.
From the patients who trust us
“Happy I found a true dentist that appreciates a biological approach to dental care. Very informative, and the entire staff were super friendly and helpful with me as a new patient.”—N. S.
“I’ve been putting off some serious dental procedures because of anxiety. The moment I talked to Kelly on the phone I felt at peace… this is the place to go.”—Amanda Ostrowski
“Best dental experience I ever had. The office feels more like someone’s home than a sterile office… I have always been terrified of dental visits. Not anymore.”—Kelli White
“I traveled to Dr. Haywood because I didn’t feel a regular dentist could handle my case — every tooth was broken, patched, or filled. I’ve been thrilled with my new smile.”—John Palmer
Most dental care treats the tooth. We treat the whole body.
Dr. Haywood connects what is happening in your mouth to your overall health, choosing every material and protocol with your body’s health and wellness in mind.
of experience for Dr. Haywood
Dentist 2025, BusinessRate
patient-rated care
no-interest financing options available
- Quick online application, with a decision in seconds
- Use it for any dental procedure, including dental implants
- Accepted at thousands of healthcare providers
- Manage your account online or in the CareCredit app
- Soft credit check that won’t affect your credit score
- Fast approval, with a decision in under 2 minutes
Out of network: you pay at the time of service and the office files your insurance paperwork. CareCredit or Cherry can spread the cost.
Your questions,
answered
A holistic dentist chooses dental materials and treatments with your whole body in mind. Dr. Haywood avoids mercury, fluoride, nickel and bisphenol plastics, uses non-toxic, mercury-free, biocompatible materials, and treats the mouth as an entry point for bacteria and toxins that can affect your overall health.
If you are wary of mercury fillings, fluoride or standard dental materials, yes. Here, every material is chosen for biocompatibility, and diagnostics such as bacterial DNA testing and cone beam CT scanning show what is happening beneath the surface. That is why patients travel from Towson, Hunt Valley, Baltimore and Shrewsbury, PA.
It starts with a closer look. Cone beam CT scanning gives Dr. Haywood a full 3D view of your teeth and jaw, and is used to assess existing root canals and to plan implant placement, with far more detail than a flat X-ray.
No. Dr. Haywood is fundamentally opposed to mercury in amalgam fillings. The practice uses tooth-colored composite fillings and other mercury-free, biocompatible materials.
Old mercury amalgam fillings are removed under rigorous safety protocols that follow the best practices established by holistic dental associations, to minimize your exposure to mercury vapor during the procedure.
Dr. Haywood graduated with distinction from the University of Detroit dental school in 1987 and completed a U.S. Air Force advanced residency covering oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry and oral facial prosthodontics. Further training followed at NYU’s Aesthetic Continuum and the Peter Dawson Institute, with features on ABC and in the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Magazine and New Beauty Magazine.
The practice avoids fluoride and offers non-fluoride alternatives for rebuilding enamel, aimed at strengthening teeth naturally.
Yes. Holistic dentistry, or biological dentistry, considers how dental health and dental materials affect the entire body. Read more about biological dentistry.
Yes. New patients are always welcome. Call (410) 453-9399 or request an appointment online. Request an appointment.
The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service and the office files the paperwork on your behalf for maximum reimbursement. Health savings and flex plans are welcome, and flexible financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.
If you live around Timonium, Towson, Hunt Valley or Baltimore, yes. Dr. Haywood offers mercury-safe, minimally invasive holistic care, with the diagnostics behind it, in one Timonium office. New patients are welcome: call (410) 453-9399 or request an appointment online. Request an appointment.
