For patients interested in biological or holistic dentistry, replacing existing mercury amalgam fillings is often part of the conversation.
At Infinity Dental Wellness in Fort Lee, NJ, our SMART-certified team uses careful, IAOMT-recognized protocols to safely remove mercury fillings and replace them with biocompatible alternatives, supporting both your comfort and your long-term wellness.
What Is Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal?
If you’re considering replacing your mercury amalgam fillings, sometimes called “silver fillings,” you’re not alone. Many patients exploring holistic, biological, or whole-body dentistry have questions about these older filling materials.
Safe mercury amalgam removal is a specific, well-established protocol designed to replace these fillings carefully, while minimizing exposure for you, our team, and the environment.
- Why it matters: Mercury vapor can be released during chewing and especially during unprotected removal, which is why this protocol exists.
- What makes it “safe”: Specialized suction, protective barriers, tooth isolation, and proper disposal work together to minimize exposure throughout the process.
- Recognized standard: Our team follows the IAOMT-developed SMART protocol (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique), the most widely recognized standard for this work.
- What replaces your fillings: Biocompatible alternatives like composite or ceramic restorations, chosen for safety, durability, and compatibility with your body.
IAOMT SMART Certified Protocols
Our practice is certified in the IAOMT SMART protocol, Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique, developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology.
This protocol is the most widely recognized standard for replacing mercury amalgam fillings safely, using specific protective measures throughout every step of the process.
- Tooth isolation: A rubber dam isolates the tooth being treated, helping prevent particles and vapor from entering the rest of the mouth.
- High-volume suction & filtration: Specialized suction captures mercury particles and vapor at the source.
- Protective barriers: Both you and our team wear protective equipment designed for this specific procedure, including filtered masks and protective gowns.
- Supplemental air supply: Patients are offered a separate air source to breathe through during the procedure, further minimizing exposure.
- Responsible disposal: Mercury waste is captured and disposed of properly, protecting both your health and the environment.
Why Patients Choose Mercury-Free Dentistry
Patients come to us for mercury-free dentistry for many different reasons. Some are exploring biological or holistic care for the first time. Others are responding to questions raised by their healthcare providers, or making a personal choice to minimize exposure to substances they’d rather not have in their bodies long-term. Whatever brings you here, our team is happy to walk you through your options.
- Whole-body health awareness: Many patients want their dental care to align with the same wellness principles they apply elsewhere in life — like the food they eat and the products they use.
- Biocompatibility preference: Some patients are sensitive to specific materials or simply prefer biocompatible alternatives that work in harmony with their bodies.
- Healthcare provider recommendations: Functional medicine practitioners, naturopaths, and integrative health professionals sometimes encourage patients to explore mercury-free options.
- Pregnancy & family planning: Patients planning a family or supporting their long-term wellness often choose to address older fillings proactively.
- Personal peace of mind: For many patients, making informed choices about what’s in their body is part of feeling confident in their care.
What to Expect During Mercury Removal
We understand that having mercury fillings replaced can feel like a big decision, and we want you to feel informed and comfortable every step of the way. Here’s what the process typically looks like at our Fort Lee, NJ practice.
- Consultation & evaluation: A thoughtful conversation about your health goals, your existing fillings, and your options.
- Personalized treatment plan: We outline which fillings to address, in what order, and which biocompatible materials will replace them.
- The appointment itself: Each visit follows the IAOMT SMART protocol to keep the experience as safe and comfortable as possible.
- Biocompatible restoration: Composite or ceramic materials are placed to support your tooth’s natural structure.
- After your visit: Clear aftercare guidance and a team that’s here if questions come up later.
Considering Mercury Removal?
We're Here to Help You Explore Your Options.
Replacing your mercury amalgam fillings is a personal decision, and there’s no need to rush. Whether you’re just beginning to explore mercury-free dentistry or you’ve already decided it’s the right step for your health, our SMART-certified team in Fort Lee, NJ is here to answer your questions, walk you through your options, and support you whenever you’re ready.