Dr. Terry Rose educating a patient about safe amalgam removal

The Dentists at Smile In Style under the guidance of Dr Terry Rose, a Biologically Accredited Holistic Dentist have been removing Amalgam Fillings using the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT) SMART protocol since 2011. (https://iaomt.org/for-patients/search)

Our dental team understands that amalgam fillings contain around 50% mercury and a combination of other metals. The mercury from amalgam fillings is released as a poisonous vapour when you eat, brush your teeth and drink hot fluids.

Dr Tom McGuire who is an expert in the field of dental amalgam removal states that “Mercury is the most poisonous, naturally occurring, non-radioactive substance on the planet. There is no safe level of mercury. Eighty percent of the mercury vapour released from amalgam fillings is inhaled. Once inhaled, it passes quickly through the lungs, into and then out of the bloodstream, and accumulates in every cell of the body. As it accumulates, it poisons cells and tissues, particularly the brain and nervous system.”

(Dr Tom McGuire, www.dentalwellness4u.com/tom/message.html)

At Smile In Style, we remove mercury amalgam fillings safely, protecting the dentist, the staff, our patients, and the environment from excessive and unnecessary exposure to mercury vapour at the dental office. Our goal is to treat patients in the most healthy, caring, holistic way possible and to share information about dental wellness with our patients so that they can make educated decisions about their oral health. For more information go to: http://www.youtube.com/user/MercurySafe

Once the amalgam is removed from the tooth, we then replace the amalgam restorations with a composite, white filling material. For a larger filling of 3 or more surfaces of the teeth, we would recommend a CEREC restoration which is a long lasting, biocompatible ceramic restoration.

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Happy couple smiling after safe amalgam removal at Sunbury – Moonee Ponds
Happy senior couple smiling after safe amalgam removal at Sunbury – Moonee Ponds

Our Safe Amalgam Removal Protocol includes:

  • A chlorella drink prior is given prior to treatment and a mouth rinse post-treatment. Chlorella can help bind and prevent mercury absorption.
  • Physical protective barriers – Masks, protective coverings, eyewear, in-mouth non-latex dental dams, and other steps are taken to prevent physical contact with mercury for the patient and staff.
  • Oral evacuation – Generous amounts of water are used to continuously rinse particulate matter from the mouth while suctioning it away. Combined with protective dental dams, this prevents patients from swallowing dental amalgam particles during treatment. Additionally, the rinsing helps lower the temperature of the filling, reducing the amount of mercury vapour released.
  • External air – A continuous supply of non-contaminated air or oxygen is delivered via a mask or similar apparatus, preventing inhalation of mercury vapour or particles.
  • “Chunk it out” method – Rather than using a drill to grind the filling down, it is carefully removed in the largest possible pieces, minimising friction and vaporisation.
  • High-volume evacuation Suction is used by the dental assistant to remove amalgam particles in the mouth.
  • High Volume Air suction and Air Purifiers are used in the clinical room that is able to remove mercury vapour from the room.
  • Amalgam separator use – This device collects mercury-contaminated waste before it can enter the sewage system, allowing us to dispose of it safely.