Are there any risks involved with Amalgam Removal?
Yes. One has to be very careful in removing amalgam fillings because if not done with care then one can be exposed to mercury during the procedure. There are various methods used to protect people from mercury exposure and this is why it is best done by a dentist who specialises in this area. The other risk is having ones teeth drilled. Because any drilling is traumatic to teeth it is best kept to a minimum. This is a risk that cannot be avoided if one has a filling removed. Where the fillings are small this is not a problem. The larger the filling, the more of a potential problem it may be. The problem being the tooth nerve (pulp) being traumatised, a common problem with any deeper filling.
