Optimize Your Health with Safe Mercury Removal Services

Amalgam fillings have been used in dentistry for more than 150 years. These metal fillings contain a blend of tin, copper, zinc, and approximately 50% mercury. However, affordable and effective, growing research has raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with mercury exposure.

Mercury is one of the most toxic substances known to man. Its exposure can heighten the risk of damage to the nervous system, kidneys, lungs, liver, and digestive system. Even though we are exposed to mercury in everyday life, it’s essential to limit our exposure as much as possible. 

Mercury vapours in your amalgam fillings can be released into your body as you chew food and consume hot substances. Over time, this can cause several health issues. Because of the potential dangers of mercury, more and more patients want their amalgam fillings removed to optimize their health. 

Dr. Dalwani and Altman are proud members of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), an organization dedicated to safe and informed dental care. Through this membership, they are trained in protocols for safely removing old or broken amalgam fillings and replacing them with healthier, more biocompatible materials.

Our office uses the SMART protocol (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) to remove amalgam fillings. This scientifically backed method ensures that old silver fillings are removed in a way that protects you, your dental team, and the environment from toxic mercury exposure.

The key steps include:

• Protective equipment: The dental team wears special protective gear, and we’ll provide you with a nose mask so you can breathe in clean oxygen instead of air contaminated with mercury vapor.
• Protective barrier: We’ll place a dental dam to isolate the tooth being treated, preventing mercury particles from being swallowed.
• High-volume suction: Your holistic dentist uses strong suction devices to trap mercury particles during the procedure.
• Air filtration: Advanced air purification systems in the treatment room remove airborne contaminants during and after the procedure.
• Sectioning the filling: Instead of grinding the entire filling out, the dentist cuts it into chunks to remove it in larger pieces, reducing mercury exposure.
• Rinsing: Your mouth is thoroughly rinsed with activated charcoal or slurry to eliminate residual particles. Ozonated water is used before and after filling removal to remove possible contamination.

SMART isn’t just about safe removal—it’s about replacing old amalgams with biocompatible, tooth-colored materials that are healthier for your body and more attractive for your smile. Removing mercury fillings also gives peace of mind, knowing that your smile and systemic health aren’t exposed to toxic materials.