It’s important to know that some dentists specialize in safe amalgam removal. They are trained to provide you with the safest treatment possible.
Is it worth removing amalgam fillings?
Should Dental Amalgam Fillings Be Removed? If your filling is in good condition and your dentist or health care professional says there is no decay beneath the filling, removal of your amalgam filling is not recommended.
How do you prepare for amalgam removal?
It is likely that you will have started taking the recommended antioxidants prior to your amalgam filling removal. These might include vitamin E, vitamin C, and selenium. Vitamin E has been shown to protect the brain from methylmercury. Vitamin C mobilises mercury, preparing for its removal from the body.
Does mercury show up in blood tests?
Blood is primarily tested to detect the presence of methyl mercury. Other forms of mercury (metallic and inorganic) can also be detected in the blood, but the amount present will decrease by half about every 3 days as the mercury moves into organs such as the brain and kidneys.
Can any dentist remove mercury fillings?
Removing Mercury Fillings If you decide to have your mercury fillings removed, you need to work with an experienced, well-trained dentist who can safely remove the fillings without increasing your exposure levels or creating an even more dangerous situation in your mouth.
How is amalgam filling removed?
An evacuator is a high powered suction system that can quickly and effectively remove everything from amalgam particles to mercury vapor. When removing an amalgam filling, a high volume evacuator should be used as it will dramatically reduce a patient’s exposure to mercury vapor and harmful amalgam particles.
How do I remove old amalgam restoration?
Strategies for Safe Removal of Amalgams
- Circulation of fresh air in the treatment room.
- Patient draping to prevent skin contact.
- Use of a saliva ejector and water spray.
- Cutting away the filling in large pieces.
- Patient rinsing with activated charcoal.
