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How to Safely Remove Dental Amalgam Fillings This Video shows the basic setup and procedure to safely remove a mercury filling. The setup includes a tooth isolation apparatus called a rubber dental damn, a vent or suction to remove amalgam vapors or aerosols during the amalgam removal, positive O2 flow for the patient, eye protection […]

When is it necessary to replace fillings? It is necessary to replace a tooth filling when:  if the filling is leaking  if the tooth has suffered a new infection with new decay around the filling the tooth structure around the filling is cracked the filling is cracked the patient is having a reaction to the […]

We are a full service Dental Implant Office Our goal is to simplify the dental implant process by providing all phases of dental implant therapy without the need for a referral to see another doctor at a different location. We recommend dental implants to restore missing and broken teeth. Tooth replacement solutions have evolved to […]

Are the fillings Safe?  Should I have them removed? Many of my patients ask about the risks of Metal aka Amalgam and Mercury Fillings.  Are the fillings Safe?  Should I have them removed?  Am I being exposed or poisoned by the Mercury in the metal fillings that are in my mouth?  Will the Metal and […]

(Washington, DC) — A lawsuit filed today in the DC District Federal Court claims that despite growing evidence of harm caused by dental amalgam, the FDA continues to delay its decision to protect public health against the dangers of mercury tooth fillings. The case cites that the FDA has failed to respond within a reasonable […]