In San Francisco, dentists are pushing the boundaries of green dentistry. With advances in dental materials and techniques, they are able to combine sustainability with excellent oral health care outcomes. One of these advances is the use of Biodentine, a new type of dentin substitute that can fully replace dentin. What is Biodentine? Biodentine is…
Dr. Nammy Patel talks with John Maher about the dangers of mercury. She explains why people should avoid having this toxin in their mouths. Then, she outlines how mercury fillings leak over time and why patients should replace these old fillings.
Dr. Nammy Patel talks about removing mercury fillings and using the SMART Protocol to avoid mercury contamination during the procedure. Mercury removal has to be done very safely, especially if you have some in the mouth. It’s really important that they’re done using the SMART protocol. And the reason for that is that mercury can…
Did you know all silver fillings (also called amalgam fillings) contain about 50% mercury? Did you also know mercury is a highly toxic element? In fact, there is no known safe level of mercury exposure. Here in the United States, silver fillings are incredibly commonplace and have been used to restore the teeth of more…
