Amalgam Removal

Old Metal Fillings – Removed Safely

At The Dental Family Beaumaris, we take a holistic approach to dental care, including SMART-certified Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal that prioritises your overall health. Our modern, precise techniques minimise mercury exposure while replacing old fillings with natural, biocompatible alternatives.

Why Remove Amalgam Fillings?

Amalgam contains mercury, which can release vapours over time. Common reasons for removal include metal sensitivity, worn or cracked fillings, aesthetic concerns, and mercury exposure worries. Amalgam fillings can cause cracks in teeth. We recommend replacing amalgam with safer, tooth-coloured materials to support both your oral and whole-body health.

Safe Amalgam Removal Protocol

  • Chlorella – A Chlorella drink is given prior to treatment and a mouth rinse post-treatment. Chlorella can help bind and prevent mercury absorption.
  • Physical protective barriers – Masks, protective coverings, eyewear, in-mouth non-latex dental dams, and other steps are taken to prevent physical contact with mercury for the patient and staff.
  • Oral evacuation – Generous amounts of water are used to continuously rinse particulate matter from the mouth while suctioning it away. Combined with protective dental dams, this prevents patients from swallowing dental amalgam particles during treatment. Additionally, the rinsing helps lower the temperature of the filling, reducing the amount of mercury vapour released.
  • External air – A continuous supply of non-contaminated air or oxygen is delivered via a mask or similar apparatus, preventing inhalation of mercury vapour or particles.
  • “Chunk it out” method – Rather than using a drill to grind the filling down, it is carefully removed in the largest possible pieces, minimising friction, vaporisation.
  • High Volume Evacuation Suction – It is used by the dental assistant to remove amalgam particles in the mouth.
  • High Volume Air suction and Air Purifiers – These are used in the clinical room that is able to remove mercury vapour from the room.
  • Amalgam separator use – This device collects mercury-contaminated waste before it can enter the sewage system, allowing us to dispose of it safely.

Why Amalgam Removal / Mercury Removal Process
at The Dental Family Beaumaris?

Minimal potential exposure to mercury during removal

Natural, tooth-coloured, biocompatible replacement materialsp

Supportive to long-term oral & systemic health

Calm, comfortable, family-friendly environment

Gentle
techniques

From first consultations to restored smiles, our team keeps your safety and comfort first.

A Gentle Holistic Approach

Our service offers minimal mercury exposure, chemical-free procedures, and body-compatible materials in a calm, stress-free environment. We welcome patients from Beaumaris and beyond seeking natural dental care. Let us guide you to safer, healthier oral wellness.

Let’s get on a journey toward safer, cleaner oral health.

Call us on 03 9589 4400 or book online.