What’s involved in mercury amalgam filling replacement?
Safe mercury amalgam replacement is more complex than traditional metal based dentistry. If you decide to replace your mercury amalgam fillings, have it done by a dentist who is experienced with, and committed to, mercury-free dentistry. Amalgam fillings contain over 50% mercury. During the removal of amalgam fillings, the mercury component of the filling is vaporized and the patient can be exposed to amounts one thousand times greater than the EPA allowable air concentration. Amalgam removal needs to be done cautiously to protect the patient from exposure to additional mercury during the course of the dental procedures. This is a very important point and one that is likely to be overlooked by most dentists who are not committed to mercury-free dentistry. Your health and safety are our primary concern. We take every precaution possible during amalgam filling replacement to protect you, my dental team and myself from additional exposure to mercury. We adhere to the following protocol es
