
Aug
If you’ve had a filling filled sometime in your life, changes you are that you have an amalgam filling. For over a century, these silver fillings have been the standard of care for dentists all over the world. Amalgam fillings were originally invented as an alternative to gold fillings because they were long-lasting yet more affordable. At Virtue Dental Care, we provide our patients in the Winston-Salem, NC with safe mercury removal. Following guidelines published by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), we can safely remove these fillings and replace them with natural looking-biocompatible fillings.
Many studies have been published in recent years highlighting the dangers of mercury, both to individuals and the environment. As more and more people have become aware of the toxicity, its use in commercial and household products such as thermometers has stopped, however it’s still used in amalgam fillings.
It’s because of this vapor release that we must be extremely careful when removing amalgam fillings.
If an individual is concerned about the safety of amalgam fillings to their health, they can trust the team at Virtue Dental care to safely remove the filling and replace it with an alternative such as composite resin. Our team closely follows the steps recommended by the IAOMT for maintaining the safety of the patient, staff, and environment during the procedure.
The steps followed in the removal process include:
Once the amalgam filling has been removed, we can replace it with a biocompatible composite resin filling. These tooth colored fillings are safe, long-lasting, and blend in seamlessly with the tooth.
At Virtue Dental Care, we truly care about the overall health and wellbeing of our patients. We never use amalgam fillings and make sure that any treatment we provide is done with safe materials. If you have amalgam fillings and would like to learn more about the removal procedure, we invite you to call our office today at 336-606-0040 to request an appointment. In addition to safe mercury removal, we offer a comprehensive range of cosmetic, restorative, and biological dentistry solutions.