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.

How Mercury Causes Brain Neuron Degeneration

I came across this great video this morning from the University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine and Advanced Media for Learning.

The video is just over four minutes long and goes into great detail on the scientific proof of how mercury causes brain degeneration.

Mercury is a potent neuro-toxic substance that can cause adverse affects to the brain in even low doses — doses such as those created from mercury amalgam fillings.

Check out this video for all the gritty details and a great look into the human brain and the affects of mercury.