SMART stands for the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique, a method used to safely remove amalgam fillings. Mercury fillings can be toxic for patients, causing neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s. Dentists who are trained in this method are said to be SMART certified. The International Academy...
In the fast paced world of today, eliminating the need for an extra dental appointment makes a lot of sense. Metal free dentistry with CEREC is a process that allows your dentist to complete a ceramic restoration in one visit. The very word CEREC stands for...
Traditionally, cavities have been filled with amalgam, a mixture of metals that includes mercury. In recent years, however, fillings that contain mercury have become increasingly controversial. Mercury can have toxic effects, potentially causing neurological problems. Scientists have theorized that the mercury found in fillings can...
Dental amalgam, which is a mixture of several different metals, has been used to fill cavities for more than a century. Recently, however, many patients have considered amalgam removal in Dallas due to concerns over the hazards presented by the mercury included in amalgam fillings....