How to Replace Mercury Fillings

Mercury fillings began being used in dentistry over 100 years ago. In recent years, the safety of these types of fillings (also known as amalgrams) has come under scrutiny. Mercury is well-known for its toxicity, and mercury fillings contain over 50 percent mercury. Holistic practitioners question the safety of having mercury fillings in our mouths, and wonder if ingestion of this toxin accounts for the rise in cancers and other chronic diseases over the last few decades. Because of these concerns, removal of mercury fillings is becoming a common procedure among holistic dentists.

Things You'll Need

• Holistic dentist

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Instructions

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  Visit a holistic doctor first. A naturopath or other doctor experienced in dealing with toxic metals can put you on an immune-system boosting protocol prior to removing your mercury fillings. Through the use of certain herbs like garlic and specific vitamins, you can help prepare your body for the procedure.

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  Locate a dentist who is experienced with replacing mercury fillings and practices mercury-free dentistry. Many dentists will not have experience performing this procedure. During filling removal, you could potentially be exposed to high amounts of mercury, so picking an experienced practitioner will help maintain safety.

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  Schedule your appointment. Remember, your appointment may take several hours, depending on the number of fillings you have to remove.

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  Go to your appointment. Make sure your dentist offers you an alternative source of oxygen during the removal procedure, to ensure you aren't inhaling any mercury gas. Also, your dentist should cool the fillings before removal, cut them into chunks, use a high-volume suction system, and use rubber dams inside the mouth.

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  After your appointment, consider taking chlorella. Chlorella is an algae that has been touted for its ability to bind with heavy metals and remove them from the body. Chlorella can be found in virtually any health food store.