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Why savvy New Braunfels patients choose a mercury free dentist

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Dr E. Griffin Cole Explaining Why savvy New Braunfels patients choose a mercury free dentist

Today’s healthcare consumer has evolved, using the internet to learn more about treatment options, for well-informed care decisions. An increasing number of perceptive individuals in the New Braunfels area are seeking a mercury free/mercury safe dentist to help them achieve wellness goals. What is mercury free/mercury safe dentistry? Dental amalgam fillings look silver, but the material is an alloy of metals. It includes about 50 percent mercury, which can be inhaled, ingested, and absorbed. The human body is not equipped to flush mercury, so it bioaccumulates over time. A mercury free dental practice has no amalgam on premises, and does … Continue reading

Are mercury fillings safe? Austin, TX, dentist answers

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Dr E. Griffin Cole Are mercury fillings safe? Austin, TX, dentist answers

Studies have shown a link between the health of the mouth and the health of the body. Dentists are using this knowledge to better serve their patients with a commitment to using only safe materials and procedures. One of the most studied links between the mouth and the body is the potential effects of mercury fillings. Many Austin TX patients ask about these studies and wonder if their own filings are safe. While mercury has been used in amalgam fillings for much of dental history, concerns have been raised over its risks. Mercury has been linked to urinary, digestive, respiratory, neurological, and … Continue reading

Choosing the right dentist in Austin TX for safe mercury removal

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Dr E. Griffin Cole Providing safe mercury removal

If you want to replace old amalgam fillings, you might be looking for a mercury free dentist. Many people are unaware of the risks associated with amalgam removal, or the precautions needed to prevent mercury exposure. You need more than just mercury free. You need a mercury safe dentist. Dr. Griffin Cole is an IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology), Master and a leader in biocompatible dentistry in Austin, TX. Why mercury safe matters The traditional method of removing a dental filling is to simply drill it out. Drilling creates heat and grinds the substance to fine particles. … Continue reading

Patients seek a well-known mercury free dentist in Austin, TX

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Dr E. Griffin Cole Providing well-known mercury free dentist in Austin, TX

Some men and women in Austin, TX are seeking a mercury-free/mercury-safe dentist who is concerned about their oral, as well as overall health. Dr. Griffin Cole and our team have been providing mercury-free/mercury-safe dentistry for more than 20 years. The doctor and our team are highly sought after for their skill, conservative procedures, and their kindness and compassion towards patients. Providing mercury free and mercury safe dentistry Dr. Cole and our team understand the effects materials and procedures can have on the overall body. Therefore, we choose the most conservative treatments possible to preserve the health of the smile. We offer a … Continue reading

Austin patients can choose mercury free fillings for long lasting repair

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Dr E. Griffin Cole Explaining Austin patients can choose mercury free fillings for long lasting repair

Due to the longstanding use of amalgam, or silver fillings, many people in today’s society know nothing else. Amalgam has been used since the late 1700s. Not many technologies dating back this far are still in use today. There are good reasons for amalgam to be phased out. Austin dentist, Dr. Griffin Cole, provides care that includes mercury-free fillings that look more natural and cohabitate better with natural oral structures. More than a cosmetic issue We live in an image-conscious society in which the smile has immense power over personal and professional success. Due to the natural appearance of mercury … Continue reading

The benefits of seeing your dentist in Austin for mercury and metal free restorations

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Dr E. Griffin Cole PExplaining The benefits of seeing your dentist in Austin for mercury and metal free restorations

The amalgam dental filling has been one of the most common restorations performed by dentists around the world. Dental amalgam has been in use so long that most people have simply accepted this material as safe and effective. More and more, we are discovering what biological dentists have been saying for years is true: dental amalgam poses health risks. The primary risk of filling cavities with dental amalgam is the potential for mercury poisoning. Half of each amalgam filling is mercury, and mercury has been identified for its highly toxic properties. When mercury within amalgam becomes heated, as occurs with … Continue reading

Using proper protocol for safe amalgam filling removal in Austin, we guard our patients’ health

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Dr E. Griffin Cole Providing safe amalgam filling

For over a century, children and adults alike have regularly had cavities repaired with dental amalgam. Due to the years of use of this material, many patients, as well as several dental associations, believe amalgam to be safe and effective for tooth restoration. Dr. Griffin Cole is one of a growing group of dentists who understand the vital flaw in amalgam use. Since the very beginning of his dental practice, Dr. Cole has treated patients with mercury-free dental fillings. Moreover, the protocol for safe amalgam filling removal set forth by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is a part … Continue reading


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