Our holistic dentists in West Palm Beach, FL, are certified in the (SMART). This means that they follow the safety guidelines outlined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT) for mercury amalgam filling removal.
If you or a loved one has mercury amalgam fillings, we recommend scheduling an appointment with one of our biological dentists to explore treatment options.
IAOMT Dentists Near You
Pure Dental Care is proud to be a mercury-free dental office. Not only do we not place mercury amalgam fillings, but we’re one of the few offices in West Palm Beach with SMART-certified IAOMT dentists. This means that our have the skills and experience to safely remove mercury amalgam fillings without causing further harm to your overall health.
Risks of Amalgam Fillings
Amalgam fillings are the single greatest source of mercury exposure. For this reason, our holistic dentists don’t use mercury amalgam fillings and follow strict protocols to remove them without causing further harm to your health.
The health risks of mercury exposure include:
- Mercury, which comprises 50% of the weight of a filling, is a known neurotoxin. While the FDA may consider this safe for adults and children over the age of six, it has been shown that neurotoxins are dangerous to both the mature and the developing nervous tissue. There is no safe level of mercury, which is one of the most toxic metals after plutonium.
- Some of the conditions that may come from exposure include memory impairment and dementia—also known as Alzheimer’s disease. Mercury from fillings is easily transported to other parts of the body, mainly through the lymph, blood, and nerves. Once in other parts of the body, those organs may begin to develop unhealthy ailments. Over 100 symptoms and syndromes have been attributed to chronic mercury exposure, such as tremors, heart disease, chronic fatigue, and depression, to name a few.
- The level of mercury in the brain is directly related to the number of mercury fillings in the mouth.
The best way to avoid the ill health effects associated with mercury amalgam fillings is to avoid them at all costs and remove them upon the recommendation of our holistic dentists.
Learn More About Holistic Dental Care
Have questions? Read our blog posts about holistic dentistry and schedule an appointment with Pure Dental Care.
Book an Appointment with a Holistic Dentist
Our , are accepting new patients and would be more than happy to help you explore your treatment options. To schedule an appointment with our mercury-free dental office, please call Pure Dental Care at (561) 439-4620. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.