Do you have silver fillings in your mouth? If so, those fillings are made of amalgam (a mixture of metals that can contain up to 50% mercury). These dark colored fillings were once the standard for fillings because they were thought of as easy, durable, and affordable. However, in recent … Continue reading
Most adults who have had cavities filled have amalgam fillings. Dental amalgam is the material most widely used for the repair of damaged teeth, viewed as an affordable, effective alternative to gold. Which was commonly used in earlier days of dentistry. Amalgam fillings have become a source of concern in … Continue reading
Silver dental fillings have been a part of dentistry for so long that people do not remember an alternative. Amalgam is the material of silver fillings, and has been around since before the Civil War. Seen as a strong, long-lasting, affordable material, amalgam continues to be used by more than … Continue reading
As disturbing research surfaces, more and more people are beginning to question the rationality of amalgam fillings. These fillings, comprised of about 50 percent mercury, have been the standard for many decades, so why the change? Our Dangers of Mercury page can provide insight into the reasons health-conscious people are … Continue reading
Mercury is a naturally occurring substance that we are exposed to in some way on a regular basis. However, this does not mean that the mercury contained in nature is safe. It does not make the silver mercury filling (amalgam) safe. Although research showed us the effects of mercury years … Continue reading
Dental amalgam fillings have long been the standard in dental care, so much so that few guests ever stop to question their safety. At Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, we practice holistic dental care, which places great importance on the safety of materials used. Our dental practice is mercury-free, and we offer … Continue reading
Dr. John J. Palmer, founder of Palmer Distinctive Dentistry, has been transforming smiles since 1983. A top graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry, he is a pioneer in integrating biocompatible materials and advanced techniques like CEREC technology. Dr. Palmer is a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician and holds mastership with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) in addition to being a member of Omicron Upsilon Dental Honor Society, International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, Holistic Dental Association, and the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists.
Dr. Debra G. Adams joined Palmer Distinctive Dentistry in 2018. She 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 in 2003. Dr Adams is SMART certified through the IAOMT and is trained in Ozone Therapy, with expertise in cosmetic dentistry and extractions from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and experience with pediatric, geriatric, and special needs dentistry.
