I just had my last mercury amalgam filling removed a couple of weeks ago.
Honestly, it was long overdue (I know, I know), especially given the work I do in detox and environmental health.
I went to Primary Integrative Dentistry in Brentwood, where Dr. Tzur Gabi (who also happens to be a close friend) removed them using the SMART protocol, which is the gold standard used by biologic dentists worldwide for safely removing mercury amalgams.
The process was extremely controlled with rubber dam isolation, high-volume suction, air filtration, and protective barriers.
And, they had me breathing positive pressure oxygen the entire time, so I wasn’t inhaling any mercury vapor whatsoever during the procedure.
The whole experience felt less like a dental appointment…
and more like health optimization.
Most people have literally no idea that “silver” fillings are actually about 50% mercury by weight.
Mercury is one of the most toxic non-radioactive substances on earth.
Every time you chew, grind your teeth, or drink something hot, those fillings can release mercury vapor, which can be absorbed into the body.
Mercury is a known neurotoxin.
It crosses the blood-brain barrier and has been linked to:
neurological issues
brain fog
fatigue
hormone disruption
immune dysfunction
In fact, the World Health Organization lists mercury as one of the top 10 chemicals of major public health concern.
And, removing amalgams the wrong way can expose you to MORE mercury than leaving them in.
That’s exactly why protocols like SMART exist.
Unfortunately, many conventional dental offices don’t follow these protocols.
Which is why finding a biologic dentist who does matters.
The bigger realization for me was this:
Your mouth is not separate from your body.
It’s one of the most direct entry points into it.
The oral microbiome is directly connected to the gut, immune system, and even cardiovascular health.
So, again, what happens in the mouth doesn’t stay in the mouth.
It’s part of your entire biology.
And, when you start looking at health through that lens, a lot of things begin to connect.
If you still have old silver fillings and have never thought twice about them, it may be worth learning more.
This is one of those things that seems small… until you realize it’s not.
If you’re in LA and want to go to Primary Integrative Dentistry, let me know below.
If this resonated, I’d love to know: have you ever thought about what’s actually in your dental fillings? Or, is this the first time you’re hearing that “silver” fillings are ~50% mercury? Let me know in the comments. I read and reply to every response.
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