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Mercury Free Dentist Office in Beverly Hills CA Area

What it means to be mercury-free! Our safe, cosmetic approach to dental fillings

As a specialty practice led by Prosthodontist, Dr. Frank Vidjak, and Endodontist, Dr. Fanny Yacaman, we have invested in the latest technologies that are clinically proven to be safe and effective. Drs. Vidjak and Yacaman are advocates for world-class training on best-in-class technologies and next-generation techniques for treatment. These are not hollow investments; Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry is always looking forward – carefully selecting those approaches that support our patients’ utmost comfort, optimal outcomes, and unparalleled safety.

Similarly, while other dentist offices in Beverly Hills, California, and beyond offer outdated treatments (like “silver” fillings), we are proud to be mercury-free!

Why are silver fillings an outdated treatment?

Many people don’t realize it, but these silver-colored fillings originated as a cavity repair form over 100 years ago. Now, consider all the transformations made in technology, health care, and every corner of our society in the past decade, let alone the past century! This dental material has not stood the test of time and is, in fact, associated with an array of health and safety risks. So, the reason this is an outdated treatment goes beyond the fact that teeth are not naturally silver in color!

What are the risks of silver fillings?

Understanding why we don’t place this material helps to understand what it is and how these fillings are primarily silver in name and color only. These fillings are known as “dental amalgam,” which refers to their amalgamation (or combination) of metals. These metals include silver, as well as copper and tin. But, far and away, the biggest component of amalgam is mercury. On average, mercury accounts for around half of each filling by weight. Elemental mercury is a known toxin, associated with more than 200 health-related ailments and conditions. Though the systemic effects of dental amalgam have yet to be scientifically substantiated, we appreciate the public’s concern about the possible health risks. We also understand that many patients approach us wanting their old, amalgam fillings removed for both health and cosmetic reasons.

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Contact Dr. Yacaman: (310) 861-3955 | Contact Dr. Vidjak: (310) 878-6455
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If you don’t place silver fillings, what materials do you use for cavities?

Yes, as a mercury-free practice, we use a variety of alternatives to silver-hued metal amalgam materials. These materials include quartz-like composite resin and ceramics like porcelain. These materials are completely safe, do not contain any toxic ingredients, and are not associated with adverse health risks. Patients with a history of sensitivities or allergies to metals also appreciate having so many options to treat their damaged teeth comfortably and safely. Plus, these materials can be perfectly shade-matched to look like your real, healthy teeth! No unsightly silver or dark metal is visible in the smile with these lifelike fillings.

Are your fillings strong?

The materials that we use are designed to last. As non-metals, they do not corrode, nor do they irritate the surrounding soft tissues. They are compatible with the hard tissues or surrounding teeth, too. The techniques used to place composite resin and ceramics are highly conservative, so we preserve maximum tooth structure. When Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry can maintain as much of the natural, healthy tooth as possible, we support the sustained health and strength of the tooth. If you take good care of your teeth, no future treatment may be necessary.

Would You Prefer a Mercury-Free Filling for Your Smile?

We welcome your questions about mercury-free dentistry. Contact our team in Beverly Hills, CA at (310) 861-3955 today.

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The skilled doctors at our practice are Frank M. A. Vidjak, DDS, MSEd and Fanny Yacaman, DDS, MSEd, MS.

Dr. Vidjak has been a prosthodontist for over two decades, with his private practice in Beverly Hills from 1989. A USC School of Dentistry graduate, he completed his specialty training in prosthodontics and an MS in Medical Education at USC where he also taught the School of Dentistry. He was its Clinical Director of the Advanced Prosthodontic Program and International Student Program too.

Dr. Yacaman received her DDS from the University Technologica of Mexico and served the clinical faculty in Endodontics at Unitec. She practiced Endodontics in Mexico City for over 10 years. She has an advanced specialty certificate in Advanced Microscopic Endodontics and Microsurgery and a Master of Science in Medical Education from the USC and has been a Clinical Faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics for more than 15 years. She specializes in Root Resorption treatment, having researched on External Root Resorption for over 15 years for a Master’s in Craniofacial Molecular Biology at USC’s Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology. She is one of four Endodontists in United States that can treat Root Resorption. She is a local and international lecturer in Endodontics and Microsurgery and has received many awards and has published articles in the area.