Mercury-free dentistry in Timonium
Dr. Haywood never uses amalgam fillings. Every filling is tooth-colored, mercury-free composite—matched to your teeth, bonded in place and chosen with your whole-body health in mind. Serving Timonium, Towson and Pikesville.
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Timonium, MD
Mercury-free fillings in Timonium
100% mercury-free fillings
No amalgam, ever.
Biocompatible materials for your body
Non-toxic and metal-free: no mercury, nickel or bisphenol plastics.
Tooth-colored white fillings
Composite matched to your teeth, so fillings blend in.
Every dental service in Timonium, all in one place.
Mercury-free fillings are one part of a full-service practice, and every one of these dental services is available in the same Timonium office.
Safe amalgam removal, step by step
Here’s how safe amalgam removal and mercury-free fillings work at the practice.
Talk through your fillings
Before any procedure, Dr. Haywood looks at how it will affect your smile and your overall health, including any old amalgam fillings you already have. DIAGNOdent laser detection and digital X-rays help spot decay early.
Remove old amalgam safely
Old mercury amalgam fillings are removed under rigorous safety protocols that follow holistic dental association best practices, designed to minimize your exposure to mercury vapor.
Restore with tooth-colored composite
Each tooth is restored with a special composite, mixed at the time of treatment to match your natural teeth and bonded in place, so the filling is stable, completed in a single visit and blends in with your smile.
Patients in Timonium and Towson. In their words.
4.7 stars from 147 Google reviews · Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS: 35+ years in practice, Fellow of the ICOI, member of the AACD
“Happy I found a true dentist that appreciates a biological approach to dental care. Very informative, and the entire staff were super friendly and helpful with me as a new patient.”—N. S.
“Best dental experience I ever had. The office feels more like someone’s home than a sterile office… I have always been terrified of dental visits. Not anymore.”—Kelli White
“I’ve been putting off some serious dental procedures because of anxiety. The moment I talked to Kelly on the phone I felt at peace… this is the place to go.”—Amanda Ostrowski
“He did an extremely thorough examination and determined the tooth could be saved and was able to clean and fill the cavity.”—Jim Herrold
“I traveled to Dr. Haywood because I didn’t feel a regular dentist could handle my case… I’ve been thrilled with my new smile.”—John Palmer
of flexible payment plans with Cherry
- No-interest financing options with CareCredit for up to 12 months
- Cherry uses a soft credit check that won’t affect your credit score
- Out of network: we file your insurance paperwork for you
- Apply online before your visit and get a decision in minutes
Mercury-free filling questions,
answered
No. Dr. Haywood never uses amalgam fillings or other materials that could be harmful to you, and is fundamentally opposed to the use of mercury in dental fillings.
Tooth-colored (white) fillings use a special composite that is mixed at the time of treatment to match the color of your natural teeth. Because it is bonded to the tooth, the filling is stable and blends in with your smile instead of drawing attention to it.
Yes. Safe amalgam removal follows rigorous safety protocols based on the best practices established by holistic dental associations, to minimize your exposure to mercury vapor, and the teeth are restored with tooth-colored composite. See holistic dentistry at the practice.
Metal can discolor and age teeth, and has been linked to illness because of its mercury content. Over time fillings can also wear away, fracture or fall out, and a filling that is worn at the edges or pulling away can let decay develop underneath it.
An improved appearance with a seamless transition between teeth, completion in a single visit, no risk of leaks, and a decreased risk of fracture. They look natural, so they won’t stand out against your smile.
Tooth-colored fillings are completed in a single visit. With high-tech cavity detection, laser technology and composite materials, old and new cavities can be filled with minimum damage to the tooth.
An advanced filling technique is available for patients who feel anxious with conventional methods or have extremely sensitive teeth. Air abrasion can gently remove small areas of decay with no heat, pressure or vibration, and sedation options help you stay relaxed.
DIAGNOdent is a high-tech laser that can detect small amounts of decay at the earliest stages, so problems can be treated before any discomfort develops. See our dental technology.
Yes. Being a holistic dentist means being a mercury-free dentist. The health of your smile and the health of your whole body are connected, so every procedure is weighed for its effect on both. Learn about holistic dentistry.
108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200, Timonium, MD 21093, serving Timonium, Towson, Pikesville, Baltimore and the surrounding communities. New patients are welcome. The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service and the office files the paperwork on your behalf for maximum reimbursement. Financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.