What to Expect When You Get Safe Amalgam Removal
Are there silver fillings in your mouth? These amalgam fillings were commonly chosen for cavity treatment years ago. But advancements in the dental field have led to safer filling materials, such as porcelain. If you need any silver fillings removed, choose a dental office that offers safe amalgam removal. At Dental Wellness of Albany, our dentists in Albany, NY, can handle this for you!
What Makes Safety So Important?
Amalgam fillings contain mercury, a substance that can be toxic when inhaled. The process involved in removing these fillings requires care and precision to prevent mercury exposure, since it can accumulate in the body and cause harm.
How to Ensure Safety
Don’t trust this process to anyone. It’s important to visit a dental office that can guarantee safe amalgam removal. At Dental Wellness of Albany, Dr. Herzog has certification in the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) to ensure patient safety.
What Happens During Amalgam Removal?
This process involves several steps, including the following:
- Installation of amalgam separators to gather mercury waste and keep it contained
- Use of air filters and other equipment to eliminate mercury vapor
- Solution of charcoal or other absorbents for patients
- Full protective coverings for patients and the dental team
- Use of a dental dam to reduce exposure to mercury
- Drilling and sectioning of amalgam filling into large chunks
- Use of evacuation equipment to collect mercury
- Thorough rinsing and another solution of absorbents, such as charcoal
Schedule Safe Amalgam Removal Today!
Do you have amalgam fillings that need to be taken out? It’s important to ensure it’s done safely! At Dental Wellness of Albany, our dentist, Dr. Herzog, has the certification and knowledge needed to offer safe amalgam removal in Albany, NY.
