Oral Health
The Truth About Mercury Fillings and Why You Should Rethink Them
Mercury in your mouth? It’s more common than you think. This blog explains the risks and why biologically-minded dentistry says it’s time to move on.
Mercury is one of the most toxic substances on earth. Yet millions of people are still walking around with it inside their mouths.
Dental amalgam—often called “silver fillings”—is made up of about 50% mercury. And despite being banned or restricted in many parts of the world, it’s still in use across the U.S.
At ELEV8 Beverly Hills Biological Dentistry, we see mercury as a material of the past. It doesn’t belong in your mouth or anywhere in your body.
The Health Risks of Mercury
Mercury vapor is released every time you chew, grind your teeth, or drink something hot. That vapor is inhaled and absorbed by your lungs and brain.
Mercury exposure has been linked to:
- Fatigue and brain fog
- Hormonal disruption
- Fertility issues
- Immune dysfunction
- Nervous system disorders
It crosses the blood-brain barrier. It crosses the placenta. And once inside, it can be incredibly difficult to detox.
Why It’s Still Used
Amalgam is cheap, fast, and durable. But it comes at a cost.
Biological dentistry isn’t just about what we remove. It’s about what we choose to place in your body. We only use bio-compatible, non-toxic, and aesthetically natural materials.
Mercury-Free vs. Mercury-Safe
Being “mercury-free” means we don’t place new mercury fillings. Being “mercury-safe” means we also remove old ones correctly.
ELEV8 is both.
We follow the SMART Protocol and pair it with full-body detox support before, during, and after removal to minimize risk and support your healing terrain.
What You Can Do Now
If you have silver fillings:
- Don’t panic or try to remove them unsafely.
- Book a consultation with a SMART-certified biological dentist.
- Support your detox pathways in the meantime: hydration, minerals, lymph movement, and rest.
Make the Shift Safely
We’ve helped hundreds of patients transition away from mercury fillings with clarity, confidence, and care. We’re not just removing metal. We’re restoring your body’s ability to heal.
Your mouth deserves better. So does your body. Let’s move forward, together.
Meet Dr. Leedia
Biological Dentist & Women's Oral Health Advocate.
Dr. Leedia is a board-certified biological dentist and co-founder of ELEV8 Beverly Hills Biological Dentistry. She, alongside her brother Dr. Rashad, is reinventing dentistry and disrupting the industry. Read more