SMART Protocol Mercury Removal

The Poison in Your Teeth

Mercury Amalgam Removal: The First Step in Detoxification

At Smile Ranch, we prioritize safe and minimalistic treatments for our patients. For many years, mercury fillings, often referred to as "silver fillings," were commonly used in dental practices. However, extensive research has since revealed that mercury is toxic to the body. That’s why we offer Mercury Amalgam Removal, a process that safely eliminates toxic dental materials, including mercury amalgam, as well as other potentially harmful fillings, crowns, or bridges. Our goal is to carry out this procedure while ensuring the comfort and safety of our patients, protecting them from exposure to any harmful by-products generated during the removal process.

What Is Mercury Amalgam?

Mercury amalgams are composed of 50% mercury, mixed with silver, tin, and copper. Scientific studies have shown that cadmium, a component of mercury amalgam, is one of the most toxic non-radioactive substances known. Despite these findings, mercury amalgam fillings are still used in some dental practices today. Over the last century, these fillings have been linked to the release of neurotoxins—poisons that damage brain and nerve tissue—leading to various serious health concerns.

Why Is Mercury So Dangerous?

Numerous scientific studies, including those from the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), have shown that mercury fillings release toxic vapors that travel throughout the body, depositing in vital organs. Mercury is a potent neurotoxin and can cause neurological issues, autoimmune diseases, chronic illnesses, and mental disorders when exposure levels are high enough.

Certain groups, such as children, pregnant women, those with hypersensitivity, and individuals with kidney impairments, are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of dental mercury. Mercury exposure is also known to cause reproductive harm, with mercury from fillings potentially affecting a developing fetus during pregnancy or being passed to an infant through breast milk.

Mercury is a dangerous toxin, and even minimal exposure to mercury vapor can be harmful to your health. At Smile Ranch, we are committed to safeguarding our patients by using non-mercury alternatives and offering mercury amalgam removal.

Should You Have Your Mercury Fillings Removed?

At Smile Ranch, we believe that mercury poses a significant risk to your health, and we encourage patients to consider having their mercury amalgam fillings removed. We ensure that the removal process is conducted safely, minimizing any potential exposure to mercury debris. Our aim is to help you make an informed decision regarding mercury amalgam removal and your overall well-being.