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Dental amalgam is a mixed metal alloy: 50% mercury, 30% silver, 20% copper, tin and zinc.

THE FDA HAS NOT APPROVED THIS MIXED ALLOY THAT IS PLACED INTO YOUR TEETH.

During routine amalgam fillings removal, the equilibrium between the levels of mercury (Hg) in the mouth, in the blood and in various other body tissues changes.  As amalgam fillings are removed from the mouth, Hg ions come out of body tissues to re-establish the equilibrium.  This is when chelators and other supplements are very important.  Chelators and other supplements help detoxify your body by binding to heavy metals and eliminating them from your tissues.
 
Hg fillings are chemically reactive in the mouth.  As you know, Hg leaks from fillings by ionic exchanges in the mouth, especially during chewing.  Hg from environmental and food sources combines with the leaking Hg from your fillings and has a cumulative toxic effect on your body.

           
Typically, Hg removal is done by quadrants (quarters) of the mouth if the patient is asymptomatic.  If unusual symptoms are reported, sequential removal  is used. Unusual symptoms are psychological or behavioral or neurological abnormalities around the head and neck. Sequential removal means removing fillings according to electrical potential.  Usually the smallest fillings should come out first and work upwards in size.  A cycle of 7-14-21 days should be used between visits depending on the patients tolerance.

Basic protocol during removal of amalgam:

• Activated Charcoal and other agents that bind to heavy metals
  
• Room ventilation, negative air ionisers
• Eye, airway, body, mouth protection for patient, doctor and staff
• Rubber dam
• Water, suctions, high speed drills
• No crossing of the midline
• Intra-venous Vit C