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The Hidden Risks of Silver Fillings and How to Remove Them Safely

Mar 01, 2025 03:53PM ● By Jerome Bilaos

For decades, silver amalgam fillings were the go-to solution for cavities. But do you know that these fillings contain 50% mercury — yes, the toxic heavy metal mercury. Studies have revealed something even more disturbing: mercury vapor from amalgam fillings can leak out into the body over time, likely causing damage to your nervous system, immune function, and overall health.

The professionals at Holistic Dental Center of New Jersey realize the concerns regarding mercury exposure and provide a safe, proven approach for its removal by adhering to the SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) protocol.  This more comprehensive approach aims at minimizing mercury exposure to both patients and dental staff alike. It includes high-volume suction, oxygen supplementation, special barriers, air filtration, and more for a guaranteed toxin-free experience.

WHY REMOVE MERCURY FILLINGS?

Many patients report feeling relief from chronic fatigue, brain fog, headaches, and other unexplained symptoms after safe amalgam removal. It is well-known that full-body health relies on oral health since the mouth is the gateway to our entire system, so toxic materials like mercury can have far-reaching effects on well-being.

If you have silver fillings and are concerned about their effect on your health, The Holistic Dental Center of NJ is ready to help patients take this step toward better health. Call today to schedule a consultation and learn how HDC can safely and effectively remove mercury fillings.

Health starts with the mouth—let’s make it mercury-free!

Holistic Dental Center NJ is located at 91 Millburn Ave., in Millburn. For information and to schedule an appointment, call 973-457-4688 or visit HolisticDentalCenterNJ.com. See ad, page 36.


Meet Dr. Patel

Dr. Harshal Patel was born and raised in New Jersey and received his Master’s Degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now merged with Rutgers). He is a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, receiving his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry in 2017. Dr. Patel is a certified Invisalign provider and an Affiliate Associate Fellow in Implant Dentistry from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He is also certified in the use and application of laser dentistry.

Dr. Patel is hard-working with a passion for dentistry and has a track record of patient satisfaction. He has excellent communication skills and likes to keep the patient informed of what is going on through each procedure. Dr. Patel has a focus on conservative, yet comprehensive dentistry while keeping the patient comfortable. He is immersed in the continuous study of biological dentistry and is regularly taking continuing education courses to enhance his knowledge and skillset in all aspects of Biological Medicine and Dentistry. He is a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology and is SMART Certified in safe amalgam removal and has an association with the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine.

In his free time, Dr. Patel loves traveling, anything involving cars and motorsports, hockey (Let’s go Devils!), skiing, scuba diving, and relaxing with his wife, son, and two dogs. He also values spending time with friends and family, whether at a vineyard, brewery hopping, or just for a nice dinner.

In-Print, Your Health March 2025 Therapy Spot
Tick Talk

Spring officially sprung on March 21. We have turned our clocks ahead. We are looking forward to warm winds, sunny skies and the smell of fresh cut grass. The daffodils and tulips have recently bloomed and we are just starting with the yard work that comes with the warmer weather.  Sadly, another season has started ramping up.  Tick season.

•             The best form of protection is prevention. Educating oneself about tick activity and how our behaviors overlap with tick habitats is the first step.

•             According to the NJ DOH, in 2022 Hunterdon County led the state with a Lyme disease incidence rate of 426 cases per 100,000 people. The fact is ticks spend approximately 90% of their lives not on a host but aggressively searching for one, molting to their next stage or over-wintering. This is why a tick remediation program should be implemented on school grounds where NJ DOH deems high risk for tick exposure and subsequent attachment to human hosts.

•             Governor Murphy has signed a bill that mandates tick education in NJ public schools. See this for the details.  Tick education must now be incorporated into K-12 school curriculum. See link:

https://www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2023/sept/27/TicksandTick-BorneIllnessEducation.pdf

•             May is a great month to remind the public that tick activity is in full swing. In New Jersey, there are many tickborne diseases that affect residents, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Powassan, and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis.

•             For years, the focus has mainly been about protecting ourselves from Lyme disease. But other tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Central Jersey. An increase of incidence of Babesia and Anaplasma are sidelining people too. These two pathogens are scary because they effect our blood cells. Babesia affects the red blood cells and Anaplasma effects the white blood cells.

•             Ticks can be infected with more than one pathogen. When you contract Lyme it is possible to contract more than just that one disease. This is called a co-infection. It is super important to pay attention to your symptoms. See link.

https://twp.freehold.nj.us/480/Disease-Co-Infection

A good resource from the State:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/tickborne.shtml

 

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