At Truth and Laughter Dentistry, our philosophy is simple: the mouth is the gateway to the body. That’s why we are thrilled to announce a new collaborative program with Rahav Wellness, designed to support patients seeking safe amalgam (mercury) filling removal. This program combines the SMART protocol for amalgam removal at Truth and Laughter Dentistry with peri-amalgam removal detox support at Rahav Wellness—creating a comprehensive path for healing that is initiated with dental care and your smile.

What’s Included in the Collaborative Program

1. Pre or Post-Removal Assessment & Oligoscan

• Oligoscan Testing (requires blood type) – $150
  Provides a detailed picture of heavy metal load and mineral balance, guiding personalized detox support either before or after your amalgam removal.

2. IV Clearance & Supplement Support

• 30-Minute IV Clearance Visit with one of Rahav Wellness’ NP clinicians – $250
  Includes safe mercury detox supplement suggestions.
  Optional deeper clinical relationship for expanded labs and personalized protocols.
  Baseline suggested labs: CBC, CMP, and thyroid function tests.

3. Intravenous Detox Support

• PC Push (phosphatidylcholine) – $110
• Glutathione Push (600 mg) – $100
  Available as IV push or in a slower-drip bag, depending on patient needs.
  Designed to bind and eliminate toxins safely.

Total Initial Investment: $610
(includes a supplement guide with a foundational metal detox protocol, adaptable to your Oligoscan results).

Ongoing Support for Continued Healing

Detox is a process—not a one-time event. Patients may choose to return for follow-up Oligoscans monthly or bimonthly to track their progress and refine their protocols.
Additional wellness offerings at Rahav Wellness include:

• Ion Cleanse Foot Baths ($60 standalone, also stackable with other therapies)
• Colonics
• Coffee Enemas
• Ozone IV
• Thermography
• Neural Therapy

Many of these therapies can be stacked together—for example, pairing a PC + glutathione IV push with a foot bath and colonic—to optimize detox results.

Why This Matters

Removing mercury safely is only the beginning. With integrative support, patients can:

• Reduce toxic burden more effectively.
• Restore cellular and organ function.
• Feel supported holistically in their healing journey.

A Shared Mission

Together, Truth and Laughter Dentistry and Rahav Wellness are committed to providing our community with safe, science-based, and compassionate care. From the dental chair to whole-body detox, our collaboration empowers patients to take charge of their health—initiated with dental care and your smile.

Contact us today for scheduling the SMART protocol, and we will cross-refer you to Rahav Wellness for peri-amalgam removal detox support. Or, if you prefer, you can reach out to them directly at rahavwellness.com.

New York never fails to amaze me.

It’s not just the skyline, the chaos, the rhythm of ambition that impresses me anymore. What continually takes my breath away are the quiet giants of the human spirit—the remarkable individuals whose stories unfold in the most unassuming ways and places. Yesterday, one of those stories unfolded in my dental chair.

A young woman came in with a dental emergency. Her crown had fractured, and she had found us through a quick online search for same-day crowns. On the surface, it seemed like a routine case. But as we talked, I learned she was far from ordinary. A recent medical school graduate from London, she was taking a gap year to explore the world before starting her journey as a doctor. A healer in the making, exploring the world.

While my CEREC machine worked steadily to craft a custom zirconia crown—perfectly matching her tooth in shade and bite—she shared snapshots of her journey: the gleaming salt deserts of Bolivia, the majestic glaciers of Patagonia. The landscapes were breathtaking, but what truly moved me was her family’s journey.

Her parents met as young asylees in France, having fled the violence of Sri Lanka's civil war. Her father, a Hindu, worked as a chef, her mother, a Christian, as a waitress. They met in an asylum school while learning French, seeking not just a new language, but a new life. Racism and discrimination in France eventually led them to London, where they found more acceptance and stability. Decades later, here was their daughter: poised, accomplished, and deeply compassionate, traveling the globe with the humility and curiosity of someone who knows the value of freedom and peace.

As she sat in my chair, she wasn’t just another patient. She was a testament to the resilience of human spirit.

The irony wasn’t lost on me. We were addressing a dental emergency, but the moment felt anything but clinical and relevant for all times. Her journey was the eternal story of human triumph against the odds of civil war, migration and integration.

The Bigger Picture: Dental Emergencies and Public Health

According to the American Dental Association, approximately 2 million hospital emergency department visits in the U.S. each year are due to dental pain. These visits cost the U.S. healthcare system an estimated $1.7 billion annually . 1 .Many of these emergencies are preventable with regular dental care, yet for many Americans, dental visits are daunting.

What’s even more troubling are the disparities:

• Women aged 21 to 34 make up the largest proportion of these emergency dental visits.
• Non-Hispanic Black individuals and those in low-income communities are disproportionately affected 2 .

These statistics reflect gaps in access, education, and systemic support. They aren't just numbers—they are stories waiting to be heard. Stories of neglect, of survival, of endurance.

That young woman in my chair taught me yet again the deeply intimate nature of dentistry, where a patient lays bare their soul. Every emergency dental visit is thus an opportunity to connect, to care, to honor fellow human’s journey.

Behind every broken tooth is a story. Behind every crown, a crown-worthy human being.

And in cities like New York—and dental chairs like mine—those stories remind us that we’re all just passing through, hopefully making each other a little stronger, a little kinder, and a little more whole.

As per the American Dental Association, number of Americans visiting the hospital emergency departments for dental pain is approximately 2 million people. Majority of these visits could have been addressed by local dentists and clinics.

These unnecessary ED visits cost our healthcare system an estimated $1.7 billion annually and often fail to address the root cause of the problem.

Emergency dental visits fall into two main categories: Traumatic (from physical injuries) and Non- Traumatic (often due to preventable issues). The most common dental emergency? A severe toothache—a condition that’s largely preventable with regular dental checkups and proper oral hygiene.

In 2019, there were approximately 1.8 million ED visits for Non-Traumatic Dental Conditions (NTDCs). While the number of visits has slightly declined in recent years, the costs have continued to rise. Adults aged 25–34 are the most likely to end up in the ER for dental issues, primarily due to lack of dental insurance or inadequate coverage. Rural residents, Medicaid recipients, and those earning under $48,000 annually are also disproportionately affected. Alarmingly, Black individuals are 44% more likely than white individuals to rely on the ED for NTDCs, underscoring persistent inequalities in access to care.

At Truth and Laughter Dentistry, we're acting through our Equity Initiative—specifically designed to support the 18–44 age group most impacted by this crisis. We offer a 15% discount on emergency dental procedures to those individuals lacking adequate dental coverage and a membership plan for affordable, routine dental care.

Don’t let a preventable toothache turn into an expensive emergency. If you're experiencing dental pain and lack coverage, reach out to us—we're here to help you get the care you need, when you need it most.