Safe Amalgam Filling Removal – Beachwood, OH

Why Should I Remove my Fillings?

There are many reasons we recommend the removal of amalgam fillings. As part of our ongoing dedication to the principles of holistic dentistry, our team recommends that biocompatible materials are used in every treatment plan. Amalgam metals can be highly toxic, and the results are cumulative. Years of toxicity begin to appear as adverse health effects in patients who have had these fillings for decades. Some of the reasons you should consider having amalgam metal fillings safely removed by our team include:

• Amalgam metal fillings are actually not the best choice for your smile. In order to place the filling, healthy tooth enamel had to be removed to create wedges that hold the filling in place. Additionally, amalgam expands and contracts at a higher rate than natural tooth structure, which can further damage the tooth or cause the filling to break away from the tooth.
• Most metal amalgams are made from 50% mercury, 35% silver, and 15% “other” metals. Many metals, including mercury, can be highly toxic. Mercury is more toxic than lead, cadmium, and arsenic.
• Supporters of amalgam fillings remind patients that only mercury vapor is toxic. Unfortunately, every time you chew, brush your teeth, or drink hot liquids, you risk causing mercury vaporization and allowing the toxins to leach into your system.
• When vaporized, mercury is introduced into the blood stream and can pass into your organs and muscles. It can be distributed throughout the body and lodge in various areas where it accumulates, especially in the brain.
• Recent research indicates that the cumulative effects of this toxin are devastating. Autopsy studies showed a link between high levels of mercury in the brain and metal fillings. Additionally, changes in body chemistry and organ function have been reported, and research is continuing to determine a direct link with amalgam fillings.

Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning

While most patients have not experienced acute mercury poisoning due to metal fillings, there have been some cases. It’s important to recognize the warning signs of mercury poisoning and let our team and/or your physician know right away. Some of the common symptoms of mercury poisoning include:

• Hand tremor during fine movements such as writing that may lead to more severe muscle convulsions or seizures
• Changes in mood or character, depression, extreme fatigue, and irritability
• Difficulty concentrating and forgetfulness
• Difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep and constant drowsiness
• Chronic nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and other stomach concerns
• Children may be born with birth defects
• Nephritis, kidney disease, or kidney failure
• Swelling in the glands
• Swollen tongue and mouth ulcers

The Safe Amalgam Removal Process

The safe amalgam filling removal process is a seven-step treatment. Our team takes the extra time to remove your mercury amalgam fillings safely. We also offer restorations made from biocompatible materials. The seven-step amalgam filling removal process works like this:

• To avoid vaporization, we keep the filling cold with a continuous stream of cold water.
• We use a nasal mask to deliver oxygen to you during treatment and ask that you avoid inhaling through the mouth during the procedure.
• We wear protective eye gear and cover all areas of exposed skin (yours and ours) to avoid skin irritation and other dermal mercury reactions.
• We use rubber dams to isolate just the area of the mouth with fillings we’re removing to prevent accidental swallowing of the dust and vapor that are produced during filling removal.
• To avoid heating the amalgam with our drills and increasing vaporization, we use a large drill to break the filling into chunks that can then be removed safely.
• Because the filling will release some vapors and dust during the procedure, we use suction to continually draw out the particulates.

Once your fillings are removed, you may still have mercury toxins in your body. The logical next step in the treatment process is to partner with specialists to reduce toxin levels in the body. We are happy to work with you to find a practitioner to deliver whole body detox.