Dr. Verma is a strong advocate for mercury-free dentistry or holistic dentistry. This is dentistry that favors minimally invasive procedures whenever possible and using materials that are biocompatible with the rest of the body. Recent advancements in dental techniques and materials used have opened up greater possibilities of patients receiving oral treatments that are not toxic to their bodies and that don’t cause undue emotional or mental distress.
Many people don’t realize that traditional silver fillings are about 50% mercury. Many are concerned over this level of mercury, that it may leak into the body. Mercury is actually a highly toxic metal, and once it gets into the tissues of your body, it is difficult to remove it. Whether or not the mercury in fillings can get into your tissues is a subject of controversy in the dental profession, and many dentists insist that they are perfectly safe.
Dr. Verma much prefers the white composite fillings. They don’t contain any mercury, and they bond to the tooth, making the tooth stronger rather than weaker the way amalgams do. So here at CareWay Dental, all of the fillings we place are mercury-free composites.
How is Mercury Free or Holistic Dentistry Different from Traditional Dentistry?
Holistic dentistry focuses on the whole body when treating dental issues rather than simply filling a cavity or seating a crown. Traditional dentistry is similar to traditional medicine; it focuses on treating the teeth without looking deeper into underlying issues that may be causing cavities, excessive plaque build-up or alignment problems. As a premier holistic dentist Lewisville residents can be confident that biocompatibility is of prime concern to Dr. Verma when planning a course of treatment. In this way future health problems can be avoided while providing top tier restorations and other oral care.
A holistic dental philosophy is one that takes into consideration a patient’s surroundings as well as the dental treatment itself. Lewisville dentist Dr. Verma is aware of how a calm, nurturing environment enhances a patient’s experience in the chair. Whenever possible, she uses conservative and alternative procedures in conjunction with high tech equipment to achieve the goals of the procedure. Our entire team is conscious of how dental procedures can affect other parts of the body and strive to make those influences positive, rather than negative.
Dr. Verma uses her knowledge of how one’s oral health affects the body in general to provide treatments that assist in one’s overall health. For example, her protocols for safe mercury removal when removing amalgam fillings: it is not enough to only place porcelain or composite fillings instead of amalgam fillings, Dr. Verma goes the whole nine yards by following strict protocols for removing amalgam fillings as well. These procedures not only protect patients from the toxic fumes from mercury,
Dental Excellence begins with holistic materials and methods
- Use of digital x-rays: 90% less radiation
- Mercury-free dentistry All Porcelain crowns, fillings and onlays
- Safe mercury removal: / Special suctions/ Oxygen / etc..
- BPA-free dentistry: Our dental Composites and sealants are free of BPA
- Gum Treatment, Inflammation & Toxin removal
- Oral cancer screening with visilite & Brush Biopsy (special rinse and light to see precancerous cells, and/or special brush biopsy to send to lab for evaluation)
- Understanding the source of your problems not just treating them
- Clifford testing: Requires blood testing. Individualized testing for dental materials biocompatibility and your body.
Having a Mercury-Free Mouth
If you have amalgam fillings, you may be concerned about having them removed. When they are drilled out, there is a lot of dust and debris created. This debris can be easily swallowed or breathed in.
To address these problems, Dr. Verma uses a hygienic mercury-removal technique that isolates the teeth with a sealed rubber dam barrier, allows you to breathe oxygen through a tube so you don’t inhale any mercury vapors, and cleanses your system with chelating agents.
If You Have Concerns About Mercury In Your Mouth And Are Looking For A Mercury-Free Dentist
Simply call our Lewisville dentist, Dr. Shelly Verma at (214) 750 - 8000 or make an appointment below.