Proper Removal Technique for Old Mercury Silver Dental Fillings
As awareness of the dangers of mercury amalgam dental fillings increases, so does the number of dentists who perform mercury removal procedures. Unfortunately, this comes with risks.
Many dentists, in their haste to help people, don’t learn the proper and safe method for removing mercury silver fillings. Why does it matter? Because by not following the proper safety protocols, you could actually be in more danger when having mercury removed than you are in just leaving the fillings in your mouth.
When mercury fillings are removed, the mercury is disturbed by the drill, releasing dangerous vapors and mercury particulates in your mouth.
So how do you protect yourself? How do you know if your dentist is following the proper safety protocol when removing your old mercury amalgam fillings? Below is a quick video that should help you better understand the proper protocol (as specified by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology’s (IAOMT)) so you can ask your dentist about it and recognize the steps he or she should be taking during your procedure.
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I have seen a dentist that says I need a root canal (#20) . There is a very old amalgam filling in it and I would like it replaced with composite( along with the rest of my fillings). I have see the xray of the tooth and the decay does seem to be in the root, but only a small part of the root, not all the way down. Is there a procedure where you can just remove the old filling and any decay WITHOUT doing a root canal. I have an appointment next week and would like some information to ‘back me up” Aside from the meridian issues, it is very expensive. Thank you.
Sure, you can remove the old filling and replace it without doing a root canal, but it depends on how deep the decay is. I always recommend people get a second opinion when talking about any major medical or dental work. Take your x-rays to another dentist and see what he or she says. If the decay isn’t too deep, you may just be able to replace the filling.
Good luck!