SMART: Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique

Brush up on your dental care efforts with a SMART certified dentist. 🦷 (And yes, the Whole Tooth is SMART certified!)

SMART, or Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique, is a global health initiative committed to safeguarding dental patients, the dental team, and the environment from the potentially harmful effects of mercury. Why the concern? Well, traditional dental amalgam fillings contain about 50% elemental mercury. During the placement and removal of mercury amalgam fillings, there is a risk of exposure to mercury vapor and particulates. Once the fillings are in the mouth, many people experience reactions to the mercury in their mouth, ranging from heavy metal toxicity to parasites, reproductive and neurological health issues, and more. The good news? You can minimize your exposure to mercury by choosing to work with a SMART certified dentist.

These dental professionals are trained to follow specific protocols aimed at reducing mercury exposure during procedures involving the removal of metal fillings. With SMART, your dental health and overall well-being are in safe hands. Let's keep smiles bright and the environment healthy! 💡🌍

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