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Mercury is the most poisonous, non-radioactive, naturally occurring substance on our planet. There is no safe level of mercury because even one atom of it in your body is doing some harm to it. There is no debate about the toxicity of mercury and every knowledgeable...

Mercury amalgam (silver) fillings are hazardous to your health. The reason they are so hazardous is that poisonous mercury vapor is continually being released from these fillings, inhaled, and over time will accumulate in the body. For most people with these fillings,...

Are You Mercury Toxic? Over 150 million Americans have mercury amalgam fillings in their teeth. The majority of them have at least 8 mercury amalgam fillings, chew gum, grind or clench their teeth, snack throughout the day and drink lots of hot liquids. And every time...

Note to Our Valued Patients The American Dental Association (ADA) lists the sources of mercury exposure at the dental office, including removing amalgam fillings and polishing them. It also recommends that all personnel involved in the handling of mercury and dental...

In our ongoing effort to educate our patients about the many areas of dentistry that not only affect their oral health, but their overall health as well, we have utilized many of the articles written by Dr. Tom McGuire. Dr. McGuire is one of the leading authorities on...

The Whole Body philosophy stresses the use of biocompatible dental materials whenever possible. Dr. Michaela McKenzie also works closely with highly qualified health professionals to assist her in her efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health....

Holistic Dentistry is a philosophy that recognizes that the teeth and associated oral structures are a part of the whole body. Because of this important relationship, we offer a wide range of healthy treatment options because we believe that many oral health issues...

Dr. Tom McGuire, one of the leading authorities on mercury amalgam fillings and mercury detoxification, has allowed us to use his referenced and abstracted, database of scientific articles on the toxicity of mercury. His database, with over 1200 articles, is the...

We make every effort to remove mercury amalgam/silver fillings in the safest way possible. We follow the recommendations of the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists, the Intentional Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, the American Dental...

First, we want you to know that our practice is both Occupationally Mercury Safe and Mercury Free (amalgam silver filling free) and we feel it is very important for our patients to know that there is a big difference between dentists who are only Mercury Free and...

To Our Valued Patients: Dental schools still teach dentists to use mercury amalgam (silver) fillings and the American Dental Association (ADA) continues to tell the public they are safe. But recently more and more questions have been raised about the safety of the...

Dr. Michaela McKenzie is a holistic, Mercury Safe, Mercury Free (amalgam/silver filling-free) dentist and she is dedicated to practicing safe and healthy dentistry. Her mission is to treat her patients in the most healthy, caring, holistic way possible and to share...

At Dazzling Smiles in Atlanta, GA, we believe in both the beauty of the smile and the health and wellness of the entire body. We focus on providing biological dentistry services that include mercury-safe dentistry and CMRT testing. Mercury Safe Dentistry Silver...

Patients who need restorations may want to speak to Dr. Michaela McKenzie in the Atlanta, GA area who offers Clifford Materials Reactivity Testing to ensure patients are not sensitive or allergic to certain chemicals and compounds used in dentistry. This test checks...

There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about mercury in common dental treatments. Mercury is a toxin that has been used for many decades in silver amalgam fillings—the same type of metal fillings many adult patients have in their smile if they have ever had a...

At Dazzling Smiles, we are committed to ensuring dental work is done with care and attention to the body as a whole. Our biological practice is located in Atlanta, GA, and our dentist, Dr. Michaela McKenzie, is here to help patients improve not only their oral health...

When you enter the dental office of Dr. Michaela McKenzie, you will notice a different feel. We cater to patients who are really focused on a more holistic and naturally healthy lifestyle. We offer only organic based products and a metal free, and fluoride free array...

Many factors go into your choice of a dentist – location, hours, payment options, services provided, office environment, and rapport with staff. They are all important, but you could be overlooking a critical consideration. Does the doctor’s philosophy show concern...

Studies regarding the effects of amalgam dental filling have been conducted for decades. A recent Canadian study published in Environmental Health suggests that removing amalgam fillings in the proper way leads to improved memory and mental clarity, a reduction in...