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Patients are often worried about the way their smile looks, especially after they have experienced the loss of natural adult teeth. When tooth loss occurs, patients in the Lakewood area are encouraged to contact Dr. Scott Stewart of South Lakewood Dental to learn about restorative methods. For many patients who are seeking a fast, affordable […]

Over the past decade, debate has ensued regarding the use of silver-mercury fillings due to the possibility of long-term exposure and absorption. Silver-mercury fillings, also called dental amalgams or silver fillings, are made of 50 percent liquid mercury and 50 percent powdered metal alloy, such as silver, tin, and copper. The combination of materials is […]

Many patients are unaware that a previous dentist has put toxins into their mouth. Any patient who has had a cavity treated with a silver amalgam filling is subjecting their body to mercury. Silver amalgam fillings are approximately 50 percent mercury. We see many patients in our practice requesting mercury filling removal and replacement with […]

At South Lakewood Dental, our commitment to the long-term health of our patients means we take great caution in choosing materials we use in our dental services. Our holistic dentistry practice believes in the connection between the health of the body and mouth. That means that we are mercury free/ mercury safe and use only […]

Most people think amalgam fillings are made of a harmless “silver” compound. They actually contain only a small amount of silver and other metal alloys. The silvery color of these fillings comes from mercury – that slippery shimmer that rises inside a thermometer then the temperature goes up. Remember your mother telling you, “Don’t touch […]

Every day dentists all over the globe grind out old “silver” fillings without regard to the toxins emitted from unstable mercury laden amalgam. In many cases, the tooth is repaired with a new amalgam filling that is just as harmful as the old one. Patients all over the country have come to realize that holistic […]

Though mercury amalgam fillings were once the standard in dentistry, more and more dentists and patients alike are choosing alternatives such as tooth-colored fillings. Not only do these fillings look better, but many experts believe they are safer for your health and the environment as well. When you are ready to have your old metal […]

Traditionally, the primary substance dentists had to place fillings in teeth damaged by decay was metal amalgam. This substance is generally composed of 50 percent mercury, roughly 22-32 percent silver and lesser amounts of tin and copper. Mercury amalgam became the preferred filling material for dentists since the 1800s due to how easily these fillings […]

You should be able to trust your dentist to use the best possible materials in your smile, but sadly many dentists don’t take as much care as they should in this area. Traditionally, dentists have used metals bonded with 50 percent mercury as material for fillings, but recently the safety of these materials have come […]

Many people are well aware of the concerns about the effect of mercury on the human body. Mercury exposure can increase risk for negative effects on the brain and kidneys as well as allergic reactions. Some people even go to great lengths to avoid mercury exposure in their diet and immediate environment. It may surprise […]