What’s placed in your mouth doesn’t stay there—it can affect your entire body. At BioSmile Health, we practice mercury-free, mercury-safe biomimetic dentistry using advanced techniques and BPA-free composite materials designed to protect your health while restoring teeth naturally. For patients with existing mercury amalgam fillings, we follow the safest possible removal protocols to support your wellbeing during this critical transition.
To learn whether mercury-safe, biomimetic dentistry is right for you, call or contact us to request a consultation at our Central Point, Oregon office.
Mercury amalgam fillings—those silver-colored fillings that millions of people still have—are approximately 50% mercury by weight. Mercury is one of the most toxic non-radioactive elements on Earth, and it continuously releases mercury vapor every time you chew, brush, or drink hot beverages. This vapor is absorbed directly into your bloodstream and accumulates in organs including the brain, kidneys, heart, and liver.
The science is clear: mercury amalgam fillings contribute to total body mercury burden. While dental organizations have historically defended amalgam use, the World Health Organization, EPA, and European Union have all recognized the environmental and health concerns associated with dental mercury. Progressive countries like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have banned or severely restricted amalgam use.
At BioSmile Health, we follow the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) protocol—the gold standard for protective mercury removal. This isn’t simply drilling out old fillings. It’s a carefully choreographed procedure designed to minimize your exposure to mercury vapor and particles.
Our protocol includes high-volume evacuation with special suction tips positioned near the filling throughout removal, copious water irrigation to keep the filling cool and reduce vapor, a rubber dam barrier to prevent swallowing mercury particles, and supplemental oxygen through a nasal mask so you never breathe room air contaminated with mercury vapor. We section fillings into large chunks rather than grinding them into fine particles, and our team wears protective equipment while you remain fully protected throughout the procedure.
We also utilize ozone therapy to oxidize any residual mercury particles and kill bacteria that may have been living under the old filling. Following removal, we support your body’s detoxification process with specific supplementation protocols and, when appropriate, IV therapy to bind and eliminate mercury from your system.
Once your mercury fillings are safely removed, we restore your teeth using biomimetic (bio = life, mimetic = mimicking) dentistry principles. This approach seeks to restore teeth in a way that mimics natural tooth structure as closely as possible, preserving maximum healthy tooth structure and creating restorations that flex and function like natural teeth.
We use advanced, BPA-free composite materials that are not only biocompatible but also exceptionally strong and beautiful. Unlike amalgam, which weakens teeth over time, our biomimetic restorations actually strengthen remaining tooth structure through advanced bonding techniques. These materials bond chemically to tooth enamel and dentin, creating a seal that prevents bacterial invasion and secondary decay.
We recognize that biocompatibility extends beyond avoiding mercury. That's why we exclusively use BPA-free composite restorations. Many conventional composite materials contain BPA (bisphenol A) or release BPA during the curing process. BPA is an endocrine disruptor with potential health implications, particularly for children and women of childbearing age.
Our carefully selected composite systems are not only BPA-free but have been tested for biocompatibility and perform exceptionally well in long-term clinical studies. They're highly aesthetic, durable, and completely free of metals and hormone-disrupting chemicals.
Complex cases benefit tremendously from our comprehensive natural healing modalities. We routinely integrate ozone therapy for infection control and healing support, PRF to accelerate bone and soft tissue regeneration, IV vitamin C and other nutrients to prime the immune system before surgery, photobiomodulation with our Fotona laser throughout treatment, lymphatic massage to support detoxification, HBOT for enhanced healing in challenging cases, acupuncture for pain management and healing support, and nutritional supplementation tailored to your specific needs.
These aren't optional extras—they're essential components of achieving successful outcomes in complex cases where conventional approaches have failed.
