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Biological Dentistry
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Health Concerns
The use of amalgam fillings, aka silver fillings or mercury fillings, is a well researched dental controversy. The continuous release of mercury can contribute to several chronic health issues. Mercury is the most toxic non-radioactive substance known. As well, there is concern over the generated galvanic effect, an electrical current generated in the mouth. The human body typically runs on a -2 mv/s current. When we measure these fillings, they can test up to -30 mv/s. These are the potential risks of the amalgam fillings. We cannot predict how they may affect you as an individual.
Treatment
It is important to follow treatment which meets your own personal health philosophy. We treat patients who choose to replace all of their amalgam fillings and those who choose to replace them as recurrent decay necessitates intervention. Please refer to the documents listed under Related Links for further insight.
It is critical to remove the amalgam fillings in a safe manner. We specialize in this treatment and have developed a unique protocol involving a special suction unit, contained breathing source, and the requisite drilling technique. Without taking the appropriate precautions, you become exposed to high levels of toxic mercury. We have brought a mercury vapour analyzer into the operatories to measure the mercury levels before, during, and after treatment. Utilizing our protocol, we are able to keep exposed mercury well under the acceptable level.
Heavy Metal Toxicity
The mercury from the amalgam fillings is a potential source of heavy metal poisoning. When replacing amalgam fillings, we are removing a potential source of the mercury, not dealing with the levels found in the body. Mercury is stored in our fat cells and can have devastating consequences on our brain cells, organ function, and many facets of health. We can help connect you with a knowledgeable primary practioner (DOC, 36 kb) to evaluate your current metal load.
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