What is the Process and Benefits of Amalgam Removal with a Biological Dentist Near Me in Santa Barbara?

For years, amalgam, or a combination of metals, has been used to fill teeth. Though this worked in the past, there are now more options for filling teeth than ever before, and having your amalgam fillings removed is surely possible. For those searching for a biological dentist for amalgam removal, Dr. Cynthia Copeland and the Whole Health Dentistry team can help.

What is Amalgam?

Amalgam is a blend of metals used to create a paste that can be hardened to fill holes in teeth left by either tooth damage, tooth decay, or the removal process of a cavity. An amalgam filling will start out being a light gray color, then as the other elements of the amalgam wear off, the filling becomes silver. Amalgam was once used as the only material to fill teeth because it was cheaper, easier to get, and easier to use than other options. There are now tons of filling options, and you can get those unsightly amalgam fillings removed and replaced with more attractive, healthier, and biocompatible options.

What are Your Removal Options?

Your dentist can work to remove your old amalgam fillings and have them replaced with porcelain or other filling material. The removal follows strict safety protocols for the safe removal of the amalgam filling. The patient, dentist, and assisting staff will wear protective gowns and covers to protect from mercury exposure. Once the old amalgam filling is removed, your dentist will replace it with a dental composite or porcelain restoration. 

There are numerous benefits to having your amalgam fillings removed. The first is that it does look better overall. You cannot see the filling with a porcelain filling, making the teeth appear whiter and less like you have had work done.

Removing amalgam fillings also removes the metals from the body, which can, over time, degrade. Amalgam fillings are old-fashioned, and getting them replaced with porcelain or other filling materials can help you feel better about yourself and have the teeth you have always wanted.

For more information or to make an appointment, text Whole Health Dentistry and Dr. Cynthia Copeland at +1 (855) 441-0001. 

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