Mercury is the most poisonous, non-radioactive, naturally occurring substance on earth. Mercury Amalgam dental fillings (i.e., silver fillings) continuously release poisonous mercury vapor, which enters your body and accumulates over time.
When mercury accumulates faster than the body can remove it, mercury toxicity occurs. The time it takes for symptoms to appear varies greatly depending on a number of factors. Early symptoms may be sporadic and can include headaches, memory loss, digestive disorders, ringing in the ears, and depression.
Over time, mercury toxicity can affect all our body’s systems. Some people are genetically susceptible to developing chronic neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s. To decrease the possibility of developing severe health issues, it is important to have mercury amalgam fillings removed safely.
Dr. Kozica is SMART-certified (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique), and he follows protocols established by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). These techniques prevent you from ingesting or inhaling mercury or mercury vapors.
During amalgam removal, patients will wear protective eyeglasses and body coverings and breathe in air through an oxygen mask, while the teeth are isolated using a rubber dam. Our staff will wear mercury-absorbing masks, the air in the exam room will be filtered to remove harmful mercury vapor, and the amalgam fillings will be removed in chunks, using high-speed drills and suction.
Dr. Kozica and the team at Kozica Dental have been providing dental services to patients in the Worcester area for years. We are SMART-certified to remove toxic mercury fillings for patients of all ages. Call us at (508) 755-0751 or request an appointment now. We look forwarding to working with you!