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Can a regular dentist remove amalgam fillings?
Mercury is toxic and it shouldn’t be anywhere near your body, especially in your mouth. Removing mercury fillings can improve your health, and the process is completely safe if you work with a SMART-certified dentist….(415) 433-0119.
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What is the safest way to remove amalgam fillings?
Safe Amalgam Filling Removal: Guidelines for Dentist and Staff
- Keep the fillings cool during removal.
- Use of a high-volume evacuator.
- Provide the patient with an alternative source of air.
- Use a rubber dam.
- Remove gloves and clean the patient’s mouth.
- Keep room air as pure as possible.
- Use activated charcoal.
How much does it cost to remove amalgam?
How much does it cost? The cost to remove an old amalgam filling and replace it with resin, varies. But, you should expect it to fall somewhere between $115 and $300. Here’s an interesting online dental cost calculator you could play around with to get a feel for what you could be looking at in your market.
Should I get my amalgam fillings removed?
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.
What happens after amalgam removal?
Some of the side effects of removing amalgam fillings incorrectly include:
- Increased exposure to mercury poisoning.
- Upset nervous system.
- Upset immune system.
- Mercury tattoos.
- Burning mouth.
- Creation of new diseases due to secondary immune response.
How do you prepare for amalgam removal?
DO: -Maintain a diet high in protein -Eat plenty of fresh vegetables -Take in plenty of water -Take unprocessed pure oils including flax oil, sunflower oil and sesame oil -Take healthy, natural fats including seeds, nuts, avocado and free range poultry and eggs.
How do you prepare your body 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.