Holistic Dentistry of Port Washington Offers Safe Mercury Filling Removal
Jul 31, 2024 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee
Dr. Jana Ledic
Despite their name, “silver” fillings contain only a bit of silver. They also include copper and tin, and sometimes zinc, indium and palladium. The dominant component, however, is mercury—a potent neurotoxin.
“Mercury’s toxicity is the reason we don’t use ‘silver’ mercury amalgam fillings in our practice,” explains Dr. Jana Ledic, owner of Holistic Dentistry of Port Washington. “All our restorations are made from biocompatible composite or ceramic which are extremely strong and durable, not to mention more aesthetic.”
No body needs amalgam, but some populations have a greater need to avoid it—pregnant women, those trying to get pregnant or nursing. Their exposure puts their babies at risk. The best time for removal is either before a person starts trying to get pregnant or after she stops nursing. Children are especially vulnerable to mercury’s toxic effects because they are smaller and their brains are at an early stage of development.
SMART, or Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique, is a science-based protocol developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology. Dr. Jana, certified in this procedure, is one of the few dentists between Milwaukee and Green Bay to offer this service. “We can safely remove your mercury fillings with minimal risk to you, courtesy of the SMART protocol we follow,” Dr. Jana explains.
Location: 222 N Franklin St., Port Washington. For more information or to book an appointment, call 262-235-4525, email [email protected] or visit HolisticDentistryWI.com.
“Mercury’s toxicity is the reason we don’t use ‘silver’ mercury amalgam fillings in our practice,” explains Dr. Jana Ledic, owner of Holistic Dentistry of Port Washington. “All our restorations are made from biocompatible composite or ceramic which are extremely strong and durable, not to mention more aesthetic.”
No body needs amalgam, but some populations have a greater need to avoid it—pregnant women, those trying to get pregnant or nursing. Their exposure puts their babies at risk. The best time for removal is either before a person starts trying to get pregnant or after she stops nursing. Children are especially vulnerable to mercury’s toxic effects because they are smaller and their brains are at an early stage of development.
SMART, or Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique, is a science-based protocol developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology. Dr. Jana, certified in this procedure, is one of the few dentists between Milwaukee and Green Bay to offer this service. “We can safely remove your mercury fillings with minimal risk to you, courtesy of the SMART protocol we follow,” Dr. Jana explains.
