Mercury-Free Dentistry | IAOMT | Dentist in Brick, NJ

2095 Highway 88 East
Brick, NJ 08724

Learn More Below About IAOMT

We are a mercury-free dental practice. When providing your dental fillings and other treatments, Dr. John Tortora and Dr. Myrna Eskandar do not use any products or materials containing mercury. This helps us enable you to enjoy a healthier smile as well as better overall health. To learn more about mercury-free dentistry in Brick, New Jersey, and schedule your appointment with our caring dentists, please contact our office at 732-295-1616.

Dr. Tortora stopped using silver-mercury amalgam in 1984. At that time, verifiable research showed that mercury vapor was released from these fillings under everyday function, such as eating abrasive food, grinding your teeth, chewing gum and drinking hot liquids. The mercury was then swallowed and inhaled.

At that time, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) was beginning to form. Their commitment to following the science of oral mercury exposure was both rational and responsible.

Dr. Tortora was one of the earliest members of the IAOMT, making him one of the very few dentists in the country to be mercury-free at the time. The IAOMT founders were the only source of the science and research being done on the potential downsides dental mercury. He was able to study under these pioneers and advocates of eliminating mercury exposure.

Mercury vapor is released from amalgam (silver) fillings when chewing, drinking hot liquids, eating abrasive foods and grinding your teeth. Though the mercury from amalgam fillings has not been proven to cause or contribute to any specific illnesses, it is a toxic substance that our bodies are forced to endure.

Those of us in the holistic community have sought mercury-free alternatives to traditional fillings. Our practice has not placed any amalgam fillings for 30 years, instead choosing tooth-colored products made using safe, mercury-free materials. Modern composites are the most common substitute for amalgam fillings. These composites are biocompatible and designed to match the natural color of your teeth.

We invite you to visit our pages about amalgam removal and tooth-colored dental fillings to learn more.

For more information about mercury-free dentistry and to schedule your consultation with our dental professionals, call our practice today.

Holistic Lifestyle

We Care About the Whole You

Our dentists and team care about your overall health. We always take the time to listen to your needs, and recommend ways to raise your complete health so that you can enjoy a beautiful smile as well as a healthy life. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

Mercury-Free

Tooth-Colored Restorations for Your Smile

As holistic dentists, we are aware of the long-term toxic exposure to mercury caused by amalgam fillings. We offer mercury-free fillings to provide you with a safe, beautiful, and long-lasting restoration for your smile. Contact us today and make your appointment with Dr. John Tortora.

Amalgam Removal

Achieve a Healthier Smile Today

Our practice offers amalgam removal to replace your silver fillings with composite fillings, giving you a healthier and more attractive smile. We take special care to minimize your exposure to mercury during this procedure. For more information about amalgam removal, call to schedule your consultation with our dentists.

Natural Remedies

Care for Your Smile as Nature Intended

At the office of John J. Tortora, D.D.S. , we believe dental care should be simple, comfortable, and—most importantly—beneficial to your smile. We are pleased to offer a variety of holistic dental products to improve your oral health and your overall wellbeing by working with your body’s natural system. For more information, contact our office today.