Fill out this form if you would like to get the free course as well as a call/text/email back from my office. We can answer your questions and set you up with either a free xray evaluation where you email in all your xrays for a free evaluation or have you come in to see us in order to get a Full Mouth Series of Xrays and photography done on our XTG system (ultra-low radiation) for $100. This comes with a free phone exam within approximately 1 week where Brandon will go over the results of my examination of your xrays and photos.

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All about safe mercury filling removal from a dentist in Encino

Dental amalgam is a mixture of metals, containing up to 50 percent mercury, along with silver, tin, copper, and additional trace metals. For over 150 years, amalgam has been used in dental fillings.

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the toxicity of amalgam fillings and the potential effects it has on the body due to mercury. At the office of Dr. Paul O’Malley DDS, we do not use amalgam fillings, opting instead for biocompatible composite resin fillings. This safe material is durable, aesthetically pleasing, and free of harmful metals like mercury. Additionally, we offer the safe removal of existing mercury fillings for patients who need to have them removed.

The concern about mercury

Dental amalgam fillings can release toxic mercury vapors during such tasks as biting or chewing. Mercury vapor exposure has been linked to an increase in risk for some medical conditions.

Safe removal of mercury fillings

We don’t recommend the removal of amalgam fillings that are still in good condition. If there is no decay around the filling, it’s best to leave it in place. Removing amalgam fillings can slightly compromise healthy tooth structure and may unnecessarily expose patients to mercury vapors.

If you have a failing amalgam filling, it can pose risks including: mercury vapor exposure, recurrent tooth decay, or tooth fracture. For patients who need amalgam filling removal, we follow the strict protocol of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. This helps to ensure that the patient and staff are protected against harmful mercury exposure.

When it comes to your health and wellness, we want to be your partner. Whether it’s the safe removal of amalgam fillings, biomimetic restorations, or full mouth reconstruction, we are here to help. If you are in the Encino area, call us today at (818) 616-8838.

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Type in your email address here for my free Holistic Dental Course via Email.

It doesn’t cost a dime and will protect you from bad dentistry. The videos come one per day for a series of days so if you want all the videos in a single email, please either call, text or email Brandon and he will send it all to you.

How it works

Educate Yourself

The educational process that we do with all of our patients is the “secret sauce” that helps me get you the best possible restorations and also helps to stabilize your mouth so you don’t need more work in the future. My free Holistic Dental Course is how we achieve that, one-for-one. Please sign up for that right away. We require all new patients to go through the free course prior to getting their full in-person exam wit me. If you would like a list of the free course videos so that you can move through them faster, simply call, email or text in and Brandon can send that to you.

Send in Xrays for Free Evaluation or Come in for $100 Full Mouth Series

If you have a Full Mouth Series of xrays from the past year, send them in for a FREE evaluation from Dr. O’Malley. If not then, just like the video at the top of each page states, you come in for $100 xrays and the evaluation is free. If you are currently in pain then call in and we can handle emergencies by using our network of referral doctors. We don’t want to rush into treatment until the game plan is 100% worked out and the diagnosis is complete. Planning is key and you need to understand what is happening with your body.

See if We Are the Right Fit

As you are rolling through the free course and waiting for your xrays to be evaluated, Brandon, my office manager, is always available to answer questions via email or calling in. Our cost is around $900 per tooth for smaller restorations or $3,200 per tooth for larger restorations. We can help you file with your insurance but we do not file on your behalf. We do not do 1-tooth-dentistry but can give you a recommendation to other dentists who do. Call us, we will help! Whatever you need, we will try to give you the solution!

Come in For a Comprehensive In-Person Evaluation

After we finish the $100 pre-examination (over the phone with xrays), then we book the full in-person evaluation with me for $195. We will get to know each other and also do a full 2-3 hour clinical examination. This step is NEVER rushed. You will have NO mysteries about your mouth and complex cases are VERY welcome. It’s time to end your dental disaster once and for all. Compatibility between us is key before getting involved with treatment! I will print you a full treatment plan with pricing and sequences based on which areas are in the worst condition. Average treatment plans range from $5,000-$90,000.

Go Over the Finances and Begin

Your treatment plan is broken down and options are given to address your entire mouth as a system – section by section. I don’t do “duct-tape dentistry” and I want a product of a healthy and functional mouth FOR LIFE, so please be ready to confront handling your mouth once and for all. We work with CareCredit, Proceed Finance, and we also have a list of great 0% credit card options. Any major work needs to be pre-paid prior to scheduling. While we are doing your treatment, I would like to get you using my products from Great Oral Health (www.greatoralhealth.com) to ensure you don’t need any more work in the future.

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