Removing and Replacing Metal Fillings
Published research shows that mercury is more toxic than lead, cadmium or arsenic. The World Health Organization has concluded that dental fillings are responsible for more mercury in the body than all other sources combined. We feel that no amount of mercury exposure is safe or harmless. So in our practice, we use safe protocols to remove these fillings.
These are protocols that are specified and recommended by the International Academy of Oral medicine and toxicology (IAOMT), and include:
- Utilizing an independent mercury vapor unit (Dent Air Vac) designed specifically to remove and filter toxic mercury vapors away from the immediate breathing area. This is used solely during the mercury removal process.
- Utilizing an efficient suction system that contains the amalgam particles and mercury vapor.
- Isolating the involve teeth from the rest of the mouth with a non-latex rubber dam to prevent ingestion of particles.
- Applying copious amounts of water, to minimize heat generation and subsequent mercury vapor.
- Removing the amalgam in large segments to minimize mercury vapor generation.
- Provide an independent airway mask for a mercury-free source of oxygen.
- Provide an oral detox rinse that binds and eliminates mercury from the mouth.
- Protect the environment by collecting old mercury particles and safely dispose of them with recycling equipment.
- Protect our team from exposure by using a powerful air filter designed to filter out any particles in the air.
- Provide a disposable protective gown during the mercury removal process to minimize contact with your clothing and body.
We also want to be clear that we make no claims regarding health improvements based on removal of these mercury/silver amalgam fillings. Only with a careful study of blood chemistry can one determine the body’s burden from years of mercury exposure.