If you live in Coconut Creek and want a dentist who looks at the whole person instead of just the tooth, there is a good option nearby. The materials placed in your mouth and the way your care is planned should support your overall health, and you deserve clear answers about both.
Smile Design Holistic welcomes Coconut Creek patients at our Pompano Beach office, where mercury-free, fluoride-free care led by Dr. Andy Baghaei is built on the principles of holistic dentistry in Pompano Beach.
VISIT
100 SW 6th St,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
CALL
(954) 942-4836
CLOCK
MON 8 AM – 4 PM TUE 8 AM – 4 PM
WED 8 AM – 4 PM THU 8 AM – 4 PM
FRI 8 AM – 4 PM
MON 8 AM – 4 PM
TUE 8 AM – 4 PM
WED 8 AM – 4 PM
THU 8 AM – 4 PM
FRI 8 AM – 4 PM
Why choose a mercury-free dentist?
Dental amalgam, the silver-colored filling material, has been used for generations, but it is roughly half mercury by weight, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notes that amalgam fillings can release small amounts of mercury vapor, and in 2020 it recommended that certain high-risk groups, including pregnant women, young children, and people with some neurological or kidney conditions, avoid amalgam whenever possible and appropriate.
Choosing a mercury-free dentist is one way to sidestep that question when you need a new filling. At Smile Design Holistic we use tooth-colored materials, and for patients who already have amalgam we explain every option before anything is removed.
Every filling we place is chosen with your whole-body health in mind. Dr. Andy Baghaei and our team believe you should know what is going into your teeth, why it was selected, and what the alternatives are, so we take time to talk through materials before treatment starts instead of rushing past the question.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Restorations made without amalgam.
Careful Removal
Older amalgam handled with the SMART protocol.
Options Explained
Every material and alternative, discussed up front.
Some patients have older silver fillings and wonder whether they should come out. The honest answer is that it depends, and the FDA does not recommend removing intact amalgam fillings as a general rule. We will examine your fillings with you, talk through your health history and goals, and only then discuss whether replacement makes sense. When it does, we follow the SMART protocol described on our safe amalgam removal page and replace the filling with a tooth-colored option from our mercury-free fillings menu.
Mercury-free fillings are just the start. Our fluoride-free dentistry options and ozone therapy reflect the same whole-health thinking, and we can discuss them alongside your treatment plan whenever they fit. If you need a larger restoration, our team can also walk you through restorative care such as dental crowns.
Our office is at 100 SW 6th Street in Pompano Beach, east of Coconut Creek. Sample Road, Atlantic Boulevard, and I-95 are common routes toward Pompano Beach, and a quick look at a map app before you leave will show the best option for the time of day. Before your visit, you can read about dental insurance and financing options on our site, or ask our team when you call.
These answers cover common questions from Coconut Creek patients about fillings and amalgam.
Amalgam is the silver-colored material long used for fillings. According to the FDA, it is approximately half mercury by weight, which is why many patients ask about alternatives.
Not necessarily. Intact fillings do not always need to come out, so we review yours with you and discuss whether replacement makes sense for your situation.
We use tooth-colored materials for fillings. Our mercury-free fillings page describes the approach, and we can talk through the specific material that suits your tooth.
No. The FDA’s guidance focuses on higher-risk groups, but any patient who prefers to avoid mercury can choose mercury-free materials at our office.
Book online through our scheduling link or call (954) 942-4836. Mention that you would like your fillings reviewed, and we will plan your first visit around that.
Always. Explaining materials, alternatives, and next steps before treatment is a core part of how our team works.
Dr. Andy Baghaei leads a practice built around materials you can feel good about, and our team treats every question about fillings as a fair one. Whether you want a mercury-free filling, a second opinion on older work, or simply a conversation about your options, we are glad to help.
If you are in Coconut Creek and ready to start that conversation, contact our office today to schedule your first visit.
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