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Safe Amalgam Removal
Mercury/Amalgam fillings are
controversial.
There are a number of health
issues which are well recognized
with Mercury exposure. 50% of
these fillings, by weight, are
mercury, which can be possibly
harmful to your health. Dangerous
times for exposure to the
Mercury are at the time the
fillings are placed and removed,
as well as when they are wearing
down through friction grinding.
Safe Removal
At St Heliers Dental Centre we
pursue the safe removal of
amalgam fillings for the
protection from exposure to
Mercury of our patients and
ourselves. The measures we
employ include:
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The use of rubber dams to
prevent any particles of old
fillings falling into the
mouth and allowing removal
of Mercury vapour
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High powered suction to help
remove all Amalgam debris
and vapour from the turbine
handpiece
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A separate air supply is
available for patients
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In conjunction with Medical
Practitioners a
Mercury/heavy metal
chelating programme can be
undertaken to detoxify the
body
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Intravenous vitamin C
solution can be administered
during treatment
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The quadrant approach to
Amalgam removal can be
followed with the worst
quadrants replaced in
sequence with specific
timing of the appointments
to promote health
Benefits
Many patients report feeling
fantastic after Amalgam removal,
but usually the benefits are
felt several months later.
Replacement Materials
Materials used to replace
Amalgam fillings are numerous.
The choices include many
materials which are
biocompatible and long lasting.
We pride ourselves on the safe
removal of all filling materials
and discussing all options for
their replacement. Tooth
specific and appropriate
materials will always be
recommended and a full written
treatment plan, including costs,
presented to any patient
requiring treatment.
Come in for a full examination
and discussion of your needs.
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