Mercury Is Scary: Safe Mercury Removal for a Healthier Smile

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At Gorelik Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Julia Gorelik and our team understand how unhealthy mercury fillings are for our clients. This is why we exclusively offer amalgam-free, mercury-free restorations and also offer safe amalgam removal to eliminate any older amalgam fillings you may have.

When removing old amalgam fillings, it is vital that our dentist does so properly to minimize mercury exposure to our client. Dr. Gorelik is not only trained but experienced in performing safe mercury removal. This is precisely why she carefully follows these precautions during your mercury removal treatment:

— Using an efficient suction to isolate the teeth involved with mercury to contain the mercury vapors and particles

— Removing the old amalgam restoration in large pieces to minimize the generation of mercury vapor and amalgam particulate

— Operating a vacuum system at maximum efficiency

— Providing both the patient and dental team with a mercury-free source of air

Dr. Gorelik is meticulous in her efforts to help our patients have a safe, comfortable experience as she helps create a healthy, beautiful smile for her clients. Following this dental protocol, Dr. Gorelik has helped many clients achieve the smile of their dreams.

To find out more about safe mercury removal of your old dental fillings, we invite you to call Dr. Julia Gorelik’s dedicated team in Charlotte, North Carolina today at 704-553-1627. We are always looking out for our client’s smile health!