Blog: Mercury-Free Fillings

Biocompatible dentistry prioritises materials that work in harmony with your body. Because biological or holistic dentistry considers the whole patient, we are vigilant about the materials we use inside your mouth.

While studies find mercury or amalgam fillings safe, we understand that mercury can emit harmful vapours, or some patients may be allergic.

We pride ourselves on materials, techniques and …

We’re pleased to offer mercury-free dentistry in Prahran, specifically our tooth-coloured fillings. In contrast to silver fillings, our tooth-coloured options are mercury-free and colour-matched to blend in with your natural teeth.

The benefits of tooth-coloured fillings include:

• Mercury-free restorations
• Less tooth cutting in many cases
• A material that does not react to heat and cold
• A beautiful and discreet finish

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Did you know, approximately 75% of Australian dentists still turn to amalgam when it comes to undertaking fillings for back teeth. This is despite the fact that over 50% of amalgam fillings is mercury. Mercury is a highly toxic substance that is linked to many dangerous conditions, including:

• Autoimmunity diseases
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Kidney dysfunction
• Food allergies
• Infertility
• Multiple sclerosis
• Thyroid …

Refreshed on: 22 April 2026

Do you have mercury fillings? You can usually tell yourself just by looking into your mouth in a mirror with a torch. If the fillings in your mouth are silver, then you have amalgam fillings.

These silver fillings are made of approximately 50% mercury. Mercury is widely known to be a toxic substance, and many …

Need some information on safe mercury amalgam dental filling removal?

Conventional dentistry often doesn’t take into consideration your overall health when treating your teeth. Because of this, many conventional dentists use toxic and unsafe products which, though they may seem to be helping your teeth, can be doing damage to the rest of your body and overall health. Also recreating …

Considering the removal and replacement of silver mercury amalgam fillings is a positive step toward better health. Based on current medical and dental literature, this decision is supported. However, before proceeding, there are several crucial factors to consider ensuring a safe and successful procedure.

1. The Treatment Partnership: Expectations and Outcomes

As health care professionals, we aim to control disease …