Amalgam fillings contain mercury. When they age, crack, or break down, they can pose risks. We offer updated, tooth‑colored options that are durable and better aligned with your overall wellness.
Simply drilling out amalgam can release toxic mercury vapor into your mouth and lungs. We follow strict, science‑based safety steps to reduce your exposure at every stage of removal.
Our doctors are trained in IAOMT safe mercury removal protocols. That means your procedure follows researched guidelines designed to protect you, your dental team, and the environment.
During removal, we use a nasal mask for clean air, rubber barriers around your tooth, high‑volume suction, and strong air purifiers. Together, they limit mercury vapor and debris.
We cool the filling with plenty of water and remove it in larger “chunks” instead of grinding it into dust. These careful techniques help keep mercury from entering your body.
After removal, we irrigate your mouth, provide a charcoal rinse to bind residual mercury, and use disposable gowns and strict cleanup procedures - all with your long‑term wellness in mind.
If you’re in or near Dothan, you don’t have to travel far for biological, mercury‑conscious care. Call Biodentist Alabama at
about safe amalgam removal that supports your overall health.