Safe Amalgam Removal
Your Place for Safe Mercury Removal in Hopkins
Whether you need one or multiple amalgam fillings removed, our practice is the place for you. At Tooth by the Lake, we're committed to helping make your smile safer by carefully removing amalgam fillings, which contain dangerous mercury. Our team, led by Drs. Kari and John Seaverson look forward to meeting you and helping you get the beautiful and healthy smile of your dreams.
We've provided safe mercury removal to Hopkins residents since 2014. Our office leverages extensive knowledge and time-tested procedures to safely move any mercury from your smile while protecting you from exposure during the procedure. Call us today to schedule your appointment with our friendly team!
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Are Mercury Fillings Dangerous?
For decades, dentists placed amalgam fillings without thinking about the long-term health implications of the treatment. Unfortunately, a critical component of amalgam is mercury. If you inhale mercury vapors, it can cause damage to your nervous system, kidneys, and liver. Additionally, it can weaken your immune system and leave you vulnerable to infections and diseases.
Groups that are at an increased risk of mercury-related health complications include:
- Pregnant women
- Women who are planning on becoming pregnant
- Nursing women
- Children under the age of six
- People with neurological diseases
- People who are allergic to mercury
3 Benefits of Mercury Removal
During your visit, we'll sit down with you and outline some of the benefits you can expect to experience with mercury removal. Our practice is committed to giving you as much information as you need to make informed decisions about your oral health and overall wellbeing. Some of the benefits of mercury removal include:
- Avoiding Exposure to Mercury: When you remove the mercury from your smile, you ensure that your body is no longer exposed to it for the rest of your life.
- Creating a Seamless Smile: Amalgam, which contains mercury, is composed of various metals that create a distinct appearance in your smile. When we remove the amalgam from your smile, we'll replace it with composite fillings that match the color of your natural teeth for a seamless appearance.
- Protecting Your Body from Chemicals: Amalgam doesn't simply contain mercury but other metals like silver, copper, and tin. These metals can expose your body to harmful chemicals and lead to adverse health effects. By replacing the amalgam in your teeth, you'll eliminate the potential of chemicals harming your body.
Our Safe & Thorough Process
Our Hopkins mercury filling removal process is safe at Tooth by the Lake. It includes various precautions to prevent you from becoming exposed to mercury or other dangerous chemicals from the amalgam. We'll begin by sitting you down in the exam chair until you're in a comfortable position. From there, we'll place a rubber dam over your mouth with an oxygen feed, so you're only breathing filtered, safe oxygen.
Our team will then place a covering over your entire body so that pieces of your amalgam fillings don't accidentally come in contact with your skin. If your skin does come in contact with mercury, we offer vitamin C and charcoal to help absorb the mercury and prevent any adverse effects. During your treatment, we'll have a specialized vacuum sitting by your chin to filter out mercury vapor and particles.
Finally, we'll replace your amalgam fillings with composite material or all-porcelain crowns, depending on your smile's needs. We also use ozone therapy before placing your restoration to sterilize the area and speed up healing. Our team will closely monitor you after your restoration has been placed to ensure proper healing.
Safe Mercury Removal FAQs
It's normal to have numerous questions about our Hopkins safe mercury removal treatment. Our team is here to answer your questions and walk you step-by-step through the processes. Some frequently asked questions include:
There are various ways for mercury vapor to be released from amalgam fillings. Typically, teeth grinding during sleep can create friction on the surface of your fillings and create vapors.
Yes. Removing mercury can help eliminate the mercury-related health problems you're dealing with an prevent the issues from occurring if you're not experiencing them.
You may experience some slight discomfort during the mercury removal process. However, we'll administer a local anesthetic to help prevent you from feeling pain.
Safe Mercury Filling Removal in Hopkins
Whether you're concerned about mercury vapors or allergic to mercury, our team is here to provide safe mercury removal for any type of tooth. At Tooth by the Lake, our experienced team uses efficient and safe processes to improve the health of your smile while protecting you from mercury exposure. Call us today to schedule your appointment and get the safe mercury filling removal in Hopkins you deserve!
CALL US: (952) 475-1101 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
