Replacing Amalgam (Mercury-Silver) Fillings

Did you now that mercury is the second most poisonous metal in the world?

Mercury is one of the most toxic substances in the world and is a
powerful poison that causes health hazards. Mercury vapor is
continuously emitted from dental fillings, accumulates in the body
over time and is harmful to the environment. After it (an amalgam
filling) is taken out of a patient’s mouth, it is treated as hazardous
waste, but somehow, when it is in the patient’s mouth, it is not. Most
people do not realize “silver” amalgam fillings contain 50% mercury
and only 35% silver.

So you’ve done some research and are considering having your mercury
filling replaced with a healthier, more aesthetic alternative.

Deciding whether to replace your mercury fillings should be carefully
considered and you need to know the difference between a mercury free
and mercury safe dentist.
In 2008, for the first time over 50% of general dentists no longer use
amalgam, primarily because it simply isn’t a good filling when
compared to the newer composites.  Because they no longer use mercury
amalgam fillings, these dentists are now promoting their practices as
being mercury free.  However, that doesn’t mean that they believe
mercury filings are a health hazard, or will use established and safe
removal protocols to protect you from excessive exposure to mercury
during their removal.  Bottom line – you can’t assume that a dentist
who advertises his or her practice as being mercury free, is also
mercury safe!

Dr. G is a mercury-free and mercury-safe dentist who understands the
need to replace mercury fillings with biocompatible restorations and
follows the mercury removal treatment protocols that are recommended
by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT).

What Makes Dr. Gashinsky a Mercury Free, Mercury Safe Dentist?

•Dr. G understands that mercury fillings can be extremely toxic to the
human body.
•Dr. G recognizes that mercury vapor, released from mercury dental
fillings, comes out even faster when the mercury
fillings are heated.
•Dr. G recognizes that the grindings from removed mercury fillings
should never touch the gums or cheeks or the floor of the mouth, and
therefore a rubber dam needs to be used for the removal of mercury
fillings.
•Dr. G recognizes that mercury vapor from the mercury filling removal
process needs to be removed from the room air, to be sure the process
is safe for the patient, the doctor, and his staff.
•Dr. G follows protocol recommended by the International Academy of
Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
•Dr. G was one of the first to install a mercury separator in his
office, to filter mercury from waste water leaving the office rather
than taxing water treatment plants. These systems are now mandatory
throughout New Jersey and other regions of the nation.

If you have any specific questions about replacing your amalgam
fillings, please call us at 973-379-9080.
Mercury Free Dentistry