Learn more about how we do amalgam filling removals in our health-based dental office.
Closed room setup: Isolate mercury exposure within the dental office.
Patient preparation:
• Rinse with activated charcoal to neutralize mercury and coat mouth. 💦
• Wear protective coverings to prevent skin absorption and inhalation of mercury vapors. 🛡️
• Special nose apparatus for oxygen delivery and vapor protection. 😤
Procedure precautions:
• Use of rubber dam to isolate the tooth being worked on. 🛡️
• Multiple vacuum sources to capture mercury vapors and particles. 🛡️
• Large volume suction and small vacuum under the rubber dam. 🛡️
Post-procedure care:
• Rinse with charcoal and chlorella to bind any residual mercury. 💦
• Follow a mercury detox protocol for at least three weeks post-removal. 📅
Importance of safe removal: ⚠️
• Risk of mercury migration to other parts of the body if removed unsafely. ⚠️
• Preferable to leave mercury filling intact if safe removal isn't possible. ⚠️
• Advocacy for finding a dentist trained in safe removal techniques and detox protocols. 🔎
Learn more about the mercury in amalgam fillings: 📖
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