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At Carolinas BioHealth Dentistry, Dr. Tyler Wynne is committed to providing safe, modern, and biologically friendly dental care. As a mercury-free and mercury-safe dental practice, his team takes extra steps to protect both patients and staff during the removal of old silver amalgam fillings. Mercury vapor can pose health risks if not handled properly, which is why choosing a skilled and safety-conscious provider is so important.
Here are five critical steps followed to ensure mercury is removed as safely as possible:
A rubber dam is placed around the tooth to isolate it from the rest of the mouth. This prevents mercury particles and vapor from being swallowed or inhaled. It acts as a physical barrier that keeps the work site contained, reducing exposure to both the patient and the dental team. This also helps minimize contamination to the rest of the mouth, adding another level of safety.
High-volume suction is used throughout the procedure to capture mercury vapor and particles as they are released. This specialized system quickly removes debris from the mouth, minimizing the risk of airborne exposure and ensuring the surrounding air remains clean. It also reduces the amount of time the patient is exposed to any potential toxins, making the process safer and more efficient.
We use air filtration systems, such as chairside air purifiers and room-wide ventilation units, to remove airborne contaminants during and after the procedure. These systems are designed to reduce mercury vapor in the treatment area, supporting a healthier environment. This step is essential for maintaining clean air throughout the office, not only during mercury removal but as a daily commitment to patient wellness.
Patients are provided with a nasal mask supplying oxygen, along with protective eyewear and a full-body drape. Our team wears protective clothing to further reduce exposure. These safety measures ensure mercury does not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or the respiratory system. Every detail is carefully considered to protect both the patient and the dental professionals involved in the procedure.
Any mercury particles collected during the procedure are captured in a specialized mercury separator and disposed of according to environmental safety regulations. This keeps harmful substances out of the water system and upholds the eco-conscious standards of Carolinas BioHealth Dentistry. Dr. Wynne’s practice strictly follows SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) protocols to meet and exceed industry guidelines.
When it comes to your health, every detail matters. If you are searching for a mercury-free dentist near you, trust our team at Carolinas BioHealth Dentistry to deliver safe, thorough, and biologically informed care. Call (336) 793-0577 today or visit www.cbhdentistry.com to schedule your consultation. Discover what it means to receive care that protects not just your teeth, but your total health.
Dr. Tyler Wynne is a distinguished dentist at Carolinas BioHealth Dentistry, renowned for delivering the highest quality care. He graduated from Temple University and the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. As an internationally published expert, Dr. Wynne regularly contributes to leading journals like Dentistry Today and Inside Dentistry, focusing on aesthetic dentistry. He serves on the Executive Board of Directors of The American Society for Dental Aesthetics and is an Editorial Board Member of REALITY. Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Wynne has pursued extensive advanced training, ensuring he provides the most up-to-date holistic, biocompatible, and comprehensive dental care.
Thank You. So John, thank you for coming in for your maintenance visit today. Can you tell us a little bit about your experience here in our office for all the recent dental work we’ve done for you?
Oh, absolutely, from entry the receptionist, all of the dental technicians, Dr. Wynne- absolutely phenomenal. I won’t call it bedside manner, but chairside manner, the dental work that was done. I have received nothing but accolades, and hopefully, in return, occasionally you picked up a patient, but in the Aftercare – magnificent, so I would recommend highly this office and practice. fantastic. So I would have seen all of your expectations were met. Oh, beyond expectations and and I have 73 years of dental experience as a patient. So the highest accolades, if I said that, right? Fantastic. You know, that’s right.
We really appreciate it, John. Thank you for doing this for us.
So what were you looking for when you came to see us? I was looking for a change. I wanted something different in to get, you know, closing the spaces. Yes, perfect, and compared to what you expected, how was your experience and the results of the treatment here? It was really good. Dr. Wynne and Brittany did a great job and helped ease my nervousness and anxiety, and it turned out to be really great. Thank you. What would you say to someone who had dental problems who was looking for dental care and for treatment? I would direct them here for you guys to help treat them. Oh, thank you. So glad you had a good experience and a beautiful outcome. And thank you. You’re welcome.
Well, Mondalyn. Thank you for coming over to see us today.
You’re welcome. We were just interested in seeing how your experience was with the safe mercury removal.
You know, it was great, Dawn. I, you know, the care that Dr. Wynne and Megan, you know, gave was just top-notch. I was not familiar with this process before, you know, when I made the appointment. Well when I made the appointment I was my my doctor in Chicago told me about you know, this Association, so I looked it up and everything that I read Dr. Wynne carried out here, you know, great bedside manner he and his staff really care about you as a person not just a dental patient, you know, it started with coming in sitting in the consult room and understanding a bit about me and what my needs were and what my long-term expectations were and all of those have been met. fantastic.
So you would say that everything that you expected from us was met. Absolutely, absolutely – follow-up appointments anytime. I called and said, “Something doesn’t feel right. Can I come in?” You all accommodated me and and everything is perfect.
Fantastic Mondalyn. Thank you so much.
You are welcome.
So Tammy, thank you for being with us today.
Could you tell us about your most recent experience with your dental treatment you’ve had?
It was exciting because of the outcome that I had. I had a new crown put on my front tooth, and I am thrilled. I’m over the moon with the results.
So you would say that your expectations were met.
Oh, yes, definitely. Fantastic.
Thank you. Tammy for being with us.
I came in, I was referred to Dr. Wynne and his office by my integrative doctor. I’m a cancer patient in remission, and I was advised to have my mercury fillings removed. I had quite a few mercury fillings.
So I am just amazed at how much better I feel since they’ve been removed.
I wasn’t expecting that, but just coming here, I felt so comfortable. I was made comfortable every time I came in for a visit, and I came in for several visits because again, I had quite a few to be removed, and I also had my front teeth redesigned, so I had those capped. Everything just went beautifully. I couldn’t be more pleased with the attention, the kindness, and the caring that I have received here. The people here are wonderful. They’re very professional. My product, my result, is beautiful, absolutely beautiful. I couldn’t have asked for better. I’m very grateful to be a patient here and continue to be a patient here.
Hi, my name is Billy Boswell, or DJ, and my experience was easy; it was super simple.
Dr. Tyler Wynne made it super comfortable; he’s super professional, and as you can see, the result was amazing.
I’m sure they’ll have something that looks like my old teeth, and the day of I got compliments about how I was already smiling bigger. People were just noticing that, like, I was laughing more with a full smile. Yeah, it was super simple, and he made it super easy. No pain; anytime there was any kind of discomfort, he was always there to reassure you and be like, “Hey, if we need to do this, we can do this, we can do that,” and he walks you through every step of the way.
He’s also super communicative; he knows that everybody’s situation is different and can work with you, too.
