Category: Mercury Free Dentistry

If you need treatment for a cavity, will you need to worry over how that treatment will affect your smile? Dental offices that rely on metal fillings that contain mercury can place restorations that stand out whenever you smile and speak. In addition to being conspicuous, these restorations can make you uneasy because of that… Continue reading Choosing Mercury-Free Dental Work

There are times when a person’s oral health requires restorative work. If you had this work done in the past, it may be difficult for others to overlook the evidence, as you may have a conspicuous filling made with a metal substance. In addition to looking out of place, these restorations can make patients uneasy… Continue reading Enjoy Dental Work That Is Mercury-Free

Tooth-colored fillings provide discreet, natural-looking dental work. They’re not composed of metal, which is great for patients who prefer mercury free dentistry. Our holistic dentist offers direct ceramic fillings to help preserve tooth structure for years to come. Ceramic fillings blend in perfectly with biological tooth structure for long-lasting protection against tooth decay that won’t… Continue reading Direct Ceramic Fillings

Our holistic dentist offers both mercury free and mercury safe dentistry. Mercury free means that our practice does not place restorations that contain mercury in its compounds. Amalgam was a common compound for restorations in the past that contains trace amounts of mercury. Instead of amalgam, our team places biocompatible restorations made from materials like… Continue reading What is the difference between mercury free and mercury safe?

Conventional fillings made from amalgam, a composition of metals, can contain trace amounts of mercury. In recent years, public concern over the effects of mercury exposure has led to the development of alternatives to amalgam. Mercury free dentistry presents unique benefits to patients, including natural looking, undetectable dental work with biocompatible materials. Our holistic dentist… Continue reading Benefits of Mercury Free Dentistry

Many oral health conditions are preventable with home care and routine visits to our holistic dentist for cleanings and checkups. When patients neglect to practice proper and thorough oral hygiene and skip visits to our practice, they place their oral health at grave risk. Neglecting one’s oral health can lead to the development of chronic… Continue reading 5 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Neglect Your Oral Health

With the creation of composite resin, dental decay repaired with silver amalgam has been greatly minimized. However, mercury free dentistry has not been without controversy. Many state health organizations advocate the safety of dental amalgam; however, patients that wish to restore their teeth through the use of dental amalgam are finding it harder to locate… Continue reading Mercury Free Dentistry: What are my options?

Tooth decay can have very serious consequences and result in the loss of tooth and bone in the most severe cases. Therefore, decay prevention should be a primary goal of any patients who wants to preserve a beautiful, healthy smile. Include these components in your action plan for cavity prevention. Consume a healthy diet with… Continue reading Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay

Dental amalgam is the silver material used to restore a tooth when decay mandates the tooth be filled. This was the norm for decades until different materials were introduced that served the same purpose without the concerns. Fears over the contents of amalgam have led many dental offices to offer mercury free dentistry. Many patients… Continue reading Alternatives to Mercury Fillings

Patients may have different motivations for having mercury fillings removed. Some want to eliminate the negative impact on their smile’s appearance while others have some concerns about possible toxin exposure. Regardless of the reason for removing your metal fillings, it’s important to consult with a specialist in mercury free dentistry who can use the proper… Continue reading Is there a proper way to safely remove mercury fillings?