. "2010-11-04T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "22"^^ . "2"^^ . "I had 3 excellent visits. This is the office of Dr. Stephen A. Kovar, DMD, and Dr. Michael D. Margolis, DDS, Doctor of Integrative Medicine, P.C. I went here for an evaluation and the office was new, with a very modern feel. LCD screen in front of me showing each detailed xray as it was taken. For my first visit, I was impressed with Dr. Kovar and his assistant, both very informed. A clean office with newer equipment too. They even have he latest digital xray systems which mean much lower radiation for patients, and a much better image than most that are still in use in other offices. This is a great place to go to have your mercury fillings removed the correct and safe way. I will certainly return.\n UPDATE 11/18: Had 2 more visits in the last 2 weeks to remove the amalgam fillings and replace with non-toxic composite. Dr. Kovar was excellent. He took time to explain everything that was happening and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. I felt very safe knowing that many precautions were taken to safely remove the old mercury fillings in a way that keeps me from inhaling or swallowing the vapor and pieces: such as my own separate oxygen supply, a rubber dam, and a room air filter. I chose to get nitrous for both visits and I will say loudly, MONEY WELL SPENT! My 1.5 - 2hr. procedure went by in what felt like 5-10 minutes, but was able to communicate the whole time, when necessary. The only time I felt minor pain was in the beginning during the novocaine injections, but even that was not bad at all. Needles just make me nervous and I was more frightened of that than pain. During the drilling, and filling, I FELT NOTHING. I was talked to the whole time and explained everything as it was done. So when the procedure was over and the numbness wore off, I had my first chance to see my teeth without silver. The job Dr. Kovar did was pretty darn good. My teeth (all still natural) were sculpted back to their original state, and color matched. My teeth now look like they did when I was 10 years old, cavity-free and new again. So I would certainly recommend this dentist. My wife even had a visit here for the same procedure with Dr. Kovar. She was very pleased. So now it's time to detoxify my body from the heavy metals that have accumulated over 38 years.\n NOTE: if your current dentist still uses amalgam fillings and thinks it's okay, then please educate yourself on heavy metal toxicity. Especially mercury. It's one of the most toxic substances and has no place in our bodies. Removing these amalgam fillings HAS to be done a certain safe way, like they do in this office. Regular dentists don't protect you as they are removed and you get poison in your mouth during removal. Also, all of the amalgams (13) in my teeth had cavity underneath, which Dr. Kovar says is common. And I had no idea that was even happening. I'm concerned for those people with old amalgams who don't even know that they are going bad."^^ . . . "4"^^ .