We're Mercury Free
Because Your Safety Is Our Priority

As a result of the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of mercury fillings, our office policy continues to be the use of tooth-colored fillings. It was once believed that the mercury in the so-called “silver fillings” was stable and did not escape. We now know that trace levels of mercury vapor are released over time.

It has also been determined that these trace levels of mercury vapor combine with common oral bacteria (streptococcus mutans) to form methyl mercury - a substance said to be significantly more toxic than free mercury itself. Methyl mercury exposure in adults has also been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease including heart attack. Some evidence also suggests that methyl mercury can cause autoimmune effects in sensitive individuals.

It is well established that mercury is itself a poison and that in large doses it can affect the body severely. What we don’t know with certainty is the cumulative effect of low doses of mercury, or methyl mercury, over time.

White composite fillings offer many advantages to the patient, apart from the absence of mercury. They look natural, don’t discolor neighboring teeth or gum tissues, and by the mechanism of bonding can actually reinforce weakened tooth structure. New formulations in recent years have also significantly improved their durability, making them a standard, trustworthy - and safe - option.

Your safety has always been our priority. This is why our office has been mercury-free long before it became the “fashionable” thing to do.

by Dr. Richard J. Walicki - May 23, 2009

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Dr. Richard J. Walicki is a mercury-free Philadelphia dentist providing both general and cosmetic dentistry services.

Source: http://www.ToothWiz.com