Dr. Priya Nair, DDS

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📍 Chicago, IL · Holistic & Integrative Dentistry

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About This Practice

Dr. Priya Nair brings an integrative perspective to dentistry, considering the relationship between oral health and systemic wellbeing in her treatment planning. She has practiced in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood for nine years, building a patient base that values detailed discussion of material choices and a conservative approach to intervention.

Dr. Nair completed her DDS at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry and pursued additional training in biological dentistry and oral-systemic medicine. She offers biocompatibility testing for patients who want to identify which restorative materials are best suited to their individual physiology before replacement restorations are placed.

Her practice does not place new amalgam and has not done so since she opened. She sees a mix of general and specialty patients, including many who travel from outside Chicago specifically for amalgam removal consultations.

Approach to Mercury Removal

Dr. Nair's removal protocol includes HEPA plus activated carbon air filtration, sectioning technique, and a thorough patient education process before any removal is performed. Her score of 7.0 reflects that she does not currently use a rubber dam as a standard part of every amalgam removal — she uses it in cases where moisture control is particularly challenging, but not universally.

Patients who specifically require rubber dam isolation for every procedure should confirm this directly with her office. She is straightforward about her protocol and will discuss her reasoning for any element of her approach.

For patients interested in biocompatibility testing — blood tests that identify which composite or ceramic materials are least reactive for a specific individual — Dr. Nair is one of a small number of Chicago-area providers offering this service as part of a pre-removal workup.

Disclosed Safety Practices

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HEPA + activated carbon air filtration

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Sectioning technique — not grinding

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Patient education and informed consent

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Mercury-free restorative materials

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Biocompatibility testing available on request

Self-reported by provider. Not independently verified.

Services Offered

Mercury amalgam removal
Composite and ceramic restorations
Holistic and integrative dental consultations
Biocompatibility material testing
Nutritional support referrals
TMJ and bite assessment
Ozone-assisted cavity treatment

Frequently Asked Patient Questions

What is biocompatibility testing and do I need it?

Biocompatibility testing involves a blood panel that screens your immune response to a range of dental materials, helping identify which composites or ceramics your body is least likely to react to. It's not required for most patients, but Dr. Nair offers it for those with known sensitivities, autoimmune conditions, or who want additional certainty before choosing a replacement material. She will discuss whether it makes sense for your situation at your consultation.

Do you coordinate with other healthcare providers?

Yes — Dr. Nair works collaboratively with integrative medicine physicians, naturopaths, and functional medicine practitioners when patients are pursuing amalgam removal as part of a broader health protocol. She can provide documentation of the procedure and materials used for any other provider on your care team.

How do I schedule a consultation?

New patient consultations for amalgam removal are typically available within two to three weeks. Dr. Nair prefers to have a full set of current X-rays before the consultation — either sent in advance from your current dentist or taken at her office at the time of your visit.

What does a Mercury Safety Score of 7.0 mean in practice?

It means Dr. Nair discloses a solid set of protective practices — air filtration, sectioning technique, patient education — but does not use rubber dam as a universal standard. The score is a comparison tool, not a rating of clinical quality. Patients who prioritize every element of the SMART protocol should discuss this directly with her office before booking.

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Mercury Safety Score™

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