Synopsis: Silver fillings contain mercury, a toxic metal that can release vapor over time and impact your health. Origin Dental Wellness in Tulsa, OK, uses SMART-certified protocols for safe silver filling removal, protecting you and the environment. Our biological approach replaces mercury with biocompatible materials that support total wellness. Key Takeaways: What if the “silver” … Read more
Synopsis: Mercury amalgam removal protects both oral and overall health when performed with certified safety protocols. Origin Dental Wellness in Tulsa uses SMART-certified, biological techniques to minimize exposure and restore health naturally. Key Takeaways: Do you have “silver fillings” that have been in your mouth for years? You might wonder if they’re truly safe. Growing … Read more
Synopsis Origin Dental Wellness, a Tulsa holistic dentist, explains why Tulsa residents should visit us for mercury-free fillings. Learn about the benefits of mercury-free dentistry, including safety, health, and environmental considerations. We use advanced techniques like SMART and holistic practices to prioritize your overall health. Dentists use fillings to repair teeth affected by cavities, cracks, … Read more
At Origin Dental Wellness, we are SMART-certified to remove your mercury amalgam fillings safely. This means taking the precautions necessary to protect you, the patient, from the exposure of the toxic mercury fumes as well as the elemental mercury itself. Because mercury is a neurotoxin, it is very important to be fully protected from its … Read more
The real question is “What’s it going to cost me to leave this mercury in my body? “, but that’s a long post for a different day. We often get asked “How much do you charge to have mercury removed“, and I love to be able to say “nothing!” As many of you already know, … Read more
SMART Removal Technique What is SMART protocol? SMART is developed by the IAOMT organization and stands for: Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique. Since the amount of mercury vapors released is increased when removing the restoration with a dental handpiece, the protocol was developed to ensure that the patient and the dental team is protected … Read more
So, if mercury is a known neurotoxin, and it’s in the mouths of millions of people, what are the options for removing it safely? And what is a safe material to replace it with? Thankfully, there is a safe protocol in removing silver mercury fillings in such a way that the mercury vapor exposure is reduced. … Read more
One of the largest debates in the profession of dentistry has been occurring for over 100 years—are silver mercury fillings “safe”? This single question is so profound that it literally divides the profession between those dentists who believe it is an inert material once it is placed in the mouth and those dentists who believe … Read more
Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health. This research, which analyzed data from nearly 15,000 individuals, is … Read more
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