Do you have silver fillings in your mouth from old cavities? Did you know that they contain 50% mercury? Mercury is highly toxic, and it’s NOT something you want in your mouth. Our Tijuana dentist office can remove your mercury fillings quickly and safely.
Why do dentists use mercury-based fillings?
Silver mercury fillings are also known as amalgam fillings. They are considered to be a durable option to fill decaying teeth. Dentists began using them back in the 19th century. Shortly after, patients experienced a number of side effects that could likely be connected to the mercury.
Unfortunately, because amalgam fillings are cheaper and easier to make, U.S. dentists have continued to use them. They’ve thus placed over 100 million amalgam fillings in the mouths of American patients. Several countries have banned these fillings.
However, the American Dental Association still considers amalgam as a “safe” material. This has been a great point of controversy in the dental community.
Why are amalgam fillings so dangerous?
If you have a mercury-based filling, every time you chew, a little bit of that mercury seeps out and enters your body. The amount that escapes is around between 2 and 20 micrograms per day. Furthermore, certain habits like chewing gum and drinking hot coffee or tea daily can increase the amount of mercury that’s released.
Scientists have linked mercury fillings to a number of health concerns, the first being mercury poisoning. Mercury poisoning can cause tremors, insomnia, headaches, nerve damage, kidney problems, and respiratory failure.
A recent study even showed that low levels of mercury released into the body can contribute to long-term brain damage.
Is it difficult to get a mercury-based filling removed?
Not all dentists are familiar with the procedure of removing a mercury-based filling. Furthermore, not all dentists are willing to do it because they may not believe that mercury is harmful.
Our Tijuana dentist office offers quick, easy, and painless removals of amalgam fillings. We follow the guidelines set in place by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Our process includes dental dams, water irrigation and suction, and oxygen delivery. To learn more about the precautions we take to keep our surgical procedures safe, click here.
The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology suggests that our team give patients charcoal, chlorella, or another absorbent rinse. Patients will rinse and swallow it before the procedure to help detox the body from the mercury.
You can find out more about detoxification protocols here.
What are the benefits of removing your amalgam fillings?
Researchers have performed studies that surveyed patients 3 years after they had their fillings removed. These studies have shown a large decrease in general health complaints after the removal.
Patients often say the removal of their fillings got rid of a metallic taste in their mouth. They also feel more energized, have a better concentration level, and heal faster and better from illnesses.
So, don’t delay. If you have a mercury filling, call our Tijuana dentist office today. The longer your filling stays in, the more your body will be compromised from the mercury.
