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Mercury Safe

Mercury safety is an important topic in the dental community today. This conversation stems back to 2001, when the United Nations Environment Program began its assessment of the global impact of mercury. During the years between 2010 and 2012, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for this program conducted several meetings, which are now referred to as the Minamata Convention. Because of these international meetings, the use of dental amalgam will be reduced worldwide.

Mercury Safe

Why target amalgam?

Dental amalgam is recognized as one of the primary factors in mercury exposure to humans and the environment as well. Mercury is viewed by the World Health Organization and other prestigious collectives as a highly toxic substance. Levels below 1.6 micrograms are considered “safe,” but your holistic dentist prefers to avoid mercury exposure altogether. An average amalgam filling contains 1,000 milligrams, or 1 million micrograms of mercury.

 

Mercury is not fully contained in an amalgam filling. Although this mixture of metals and mercury hardens in a tooth, it is heated when food is chewed. The heating prompts the release of mercury vapors, which enter the lungs and the bloodstream. Once absorbed by tissues and organs, including the brain, mercury is not naturally eliminated by the body. For this reason, it can have toxic effects over time. For this reason, it is important to take measures to reduce any exposure to this substance.

 

Many people today have at least one amalgam filling. Due to the significant impact that mercury can have on the body, the recommendation is often to leave an intact filling in place. At Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, we do more than avoid mercury; we perform amalgam removal using the safest protocol available.

 

Mercury safety means that amalgams are removed with minimal impact to the guest, the dental team, and the environment. Using a cutting technique rather than drilling is just one of the ways that Dr. Palmer protects his guests. Additional steps for mercury safety include isolation of the tooth during the removal process and the delivery of supplemental oxygen that minimizes inhalation of tiny mercury particles.

 

We are happy to speak with you about the concerns regarding dental amalgam, the alternatives to this type of restoration, and our removal protocol. Contact us today for more information.

 

 

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Palmer Distinctive Dentistry

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John J. Palmer, DMD
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Debra G. Adams, DMD
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Ashley Hurley, DMD

At Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, we believe that oral health and overall wellness are linked. This is our focus when attending to our guests’ dental needs. Giving beautiful, healthy smiles to the residents of Greenville, SC is our goal.

Heading our team is Founder Dr. John J. Palmer, a Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry graduate. A dedicated holistic dentist and pioneer in advanced dentistry, he incorporates the latest technologies and IAOMT-certified methods and stays abreast of modern developments in biological dentistry.

Dr. Debra G. Adams received her Bachelor of Science from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL, and worked as a dental assistant, before graduating from dental school at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Dr Adams is SMART certified through the IAOMT and is dedicated to giving our guests the best treatment possible.

Dr. Ashley Hurley has been in private practice since 2020 and is thrilled to join our Palmer Distinctive Dentistry holistic dental office as a Dental Associate! Dr. Hurley earned her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University (2012-2015), a certificate from the LECOM post-baccalaureate program, and her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Roseman University College of Dental Medicine in 2020. Dr. Hurley has worked on multiple scientific projects. She has also volunteered in various ways for communal service over the years. She is excited to positively affect the Upstate community by serving you while assuring your trust is always in good hands.