Millions of people all over the world have what we know as mercury fillings. Some of the older fillings are likely silver and shiny, although there are newer tooth-colored fillings that are available for patients as well. As with everything these days, there are certain risks that are taken when receiving a mercury filling. Some can be life threatening and frightening to find out if you did not know the risks at the time of placement. Know that at the time, the benefits of this process outweighed the risks when your dental professional placed the filling.
Mercury fillings have many risks associated with them. Dental mercury has been known to affect and damage the environment, it puts at risk our overall health since mercury is a neurotoxin, and dental mercury can endanger the workers and patients around them if not handled safely. There are rigorous steps that have been taken to make sure the safest way is available to have these fillings removed. Make sure you know the risks of having a removal and find the right dentist for your oral health needs. Thousands of documented cases have proven that after removal, a significant increase in improvement of other health issues can shine.
We know that going to the dentist can be scary in general, let alone with the words “endanger” and “neurotoxin” floating around. Dr Bennardo takes pride in making you feel comfortable and safe with the decisions you're making. We practice only the safest forms of mercury filling removal and guarantee that you will rest easy knowing that you made the right decision. Contact us with any questions you may have and let us put your fears and concerns to rest. Take care of not just your oral health, but your overall health as well.
