Take Care of Your Body and Your Health
Patients are demanding dental materials that are less toxic and bio-compatible. At Bonita Dental Studio, Dr Pint offers a variety of options to meet this demand. Dr Pint is committed to protecting your oral health and your overall health. Safe Guards are available that allow you to minimize exposure to dental materials you feel unsure about.
Metal Free / Mercury Free !
Silver amalgam fillings are a combination of metals, including Mercury. They have been used for decades as a durable metal filling. Studies report that mercury is extremely toxic and when vaporized , can cross the blood brain barrier. The FDA has set amalgam placement restrictions on certain patient populations. Patients don’t want to risk the exposure when a filling needs to be replaced and we understand their concern. Instead we have available BPA-free Composite resin fillings, Ceramic and Zirconia crowns, and non-fluoridated oral healthcare alternatives. If you have questionable amalgam fillings that need to be replaced, removal should be done with caution. After a careful analysis of the risks and benefits, IAOMT amalgam removal protocols are used for your safety.
IAOMT AMALGAM REMOVAL PROTOCOL
– A “rubber dam” is used to reduce the risk of amalgam mercury particulates. – A powerful and efficient suction system is used with a special tip called the “Clean up” – Using extra water to help contain the mercury vapor and keep the filling cool. – Filling is cut into sections using a small bur. – Fresh oxygen is used for breathing during the procedure. – A special vacuum removing potentially toxic vapors away from patient. Dr Pint is an IAOMT member and takes this removal process seriously.
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The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) The IAOMT is a network of dental, medical and research professionals who seek to raise the standards of scientific biocompatibility in dental practice with information from the latest interdisciplinary research.Learn About Mercury Safe Dentistry » |