Chances are good you have a silver filling in your teeth if you are over the age of thirty like many other Americans!
Do you see the metal on your dental restoration when looking in the mirror? Due to several health risks, you are no longer advised not to have them in your mouth.
You can say goodbye to your metal fillings with the help of the safe mercury amalgam removal technique. Go for SMART and kick the silent killer out of your mouth!
Metal Amalgam Can Pose Serious Risks To Your Overall Health
Amalgam is a mixture of metals used as a dental restoring material to fill cavities caused by tooth decay. Unfortunately, it can cause an array of disorders and immune system problems.
The international academy of oral medicine and toxicology (IAOMT) has warned about dental amalgam and recommended removing them by an IAMOT dentist certified in the safe amalgam removal technique. There are good reasons for replacing amalgam dental fillings.
Amalgam fillings have a limited lifespan.
Amalgam fillings are packed into your decayed tooth. The process is much like filling in a pothole with a material having a 10-year lifespan. The fillings will start to wear away over time, and this may prepare good places for bacteria to sneak in. The worst part is you won’t even be able to find this out. So, you may need to get a crown instead of just a new filling.
Amalgam fillings contain mercury.
Having amalgam fillings or crowns could expose you to potentially life-threatening toxins every second of your life. Approximately half of the dental amalgam is elemental mercury by weight. Mercury is a potent poison responsible for the degeneration of nerve tissue. Daily routine activities such as chewing gum, eating, tooth brushing, and tooth grinding can dramatically increase the release of mercury vapor. Your body constantly absorbs the emitted toxic mercury from your dental amalgam fillings. This vapor penetrates your cells and will eventually cause atypical health conditions.
As mercury is released into your body, it goes through the filtration process in kidneys before leaving your system; however, the excretion rate to efficiently eliminate mercury is usually not optimal, especially with prolonged or high exposure and for individuals with allergies or a sensitive immune system. Thus, mercury starts to accumulate in the kidneys, liver, and brain, ultimately leading to numerous health problems.
Based on the report by the international academy of oral medicine and toxicology, dental mercury and its vapor have been scientifically connected to many disorders, such as:
- Anxiety
- Thyroiditis
- Depression
- Kidney Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Periodontal Disease
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Cardiovascular Problems
- Reproductive Dysfunction
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Amalgam fillings react to temperature changes.
Because they are composed of metal, amalgam fillings change, adjusting to temperature shifts. Eating or drinking hot food and drinks will cause these dental fillings to place extra strain on your tooth, ultimately resulting in cracks and fractures. Once you eat or drink something cold, these fillings contract, creating a gap around the filling. These constant expansions and contractions will ultimately weaken your teeth.
Amalgam fillings are unattractively visible.
These dental fillings can be noticeable when you talk, smile, or laugh. They also show how many of them you have had since they do not match the color of your teeth.
Peace of Mind Is A Reasonable Expectation
You do not have to live with the harmful old Mercury restoration in your mouth.
Anyone with a metal filling needs to replace it immediately and opt for the safe metal amalgam removal technique with the help of an accredited member of the international academy of oral medicine and toxicology.
Note that if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should not go for amalgam removal since the mercury concentration in the fetus’s blood is up to thirty times greater than your blood.
What is the SMART approach?
The safe mercury amalgam removal technique removes amalgam fillings composed of mercury.
Mercury found in the body mainly comes from two different sources: Methyl Mercury, which is found in seafood and is excreted from hair; and inorganic mercury which is found in dental amalgam and is excreted from urine.
If you have symptoms of mercury toxicity, you can take a mercury test to help you find out where you are on the mercury toxicity spectrum. Both forms of mercury are tested separately to get a ratio of excretion from each source.
What occurs during the SMART process?
Your dentist will take several actions to minimize the possible damage of mercury vapors. These actions may include working in a room with a high-volume air filtration system and instructing you to rinse with an adsorbent to help you get rid of the vapors.
What are the considerations before the SMART process?
When examining you for amalgam removal, your dentist must take into account a few factors such as the attrition rate on your teeth, pressures exerted, and the existence of other metals in your mouth.
Amalgam restorations are usually placed under the crowns where there is discoloration along the gum. Amalgams could also be used to pack the apex of root canal-treated teeth. Heavy pressures, grinding, or clenching could compromise the longevity of a composite restoration.
The size of the filling is another factor affecting material selection. Tooth cusps require a fabricated restoration to not crack over time, which is performed using modern approaches and computer-generated restorations. These new additions to your teeth will be preserved from excessive pressure by bite plates which help to prevent grinding and clenching.
To evaluate your overall health, your doctor will ask for your thorough medical history followed by a comprehensive exam during the first appointment to discuss your metal filling removal. Sharing your diet and daily oral hygiene routine will also be helpful.
Your doctor may also prescribe some supplements for your body before and after the amalgam removal process. Vitamin C intake is usually advised, for example.
There are specific pre-removal procedures to ensure minimal mercury vapor absorption in your blood:
- An apron will be placed under the dental bib to cover your clothing;
- A customized dental dam fits the target teeth to control the contraction of particulates and the oral mucosa;
- Activated chlorella is set beneath the dam, along with some gauze to allow chelating dissolved metals to percolate under the dam;
- Your face is draped under the dam with a liner;
- Eyes and hair protection are placed;
- You are provided with Oxygen with a nasal mask while a specialized air filtration system is utilized to control mercury vapors.
What are the procedures for removing the amalgam dental fillings?
The process commences after ensuring an easy removal by applying a new dental bur in the handpiece. Then, high volume suction and continual water spray are provided to the area from which the amalgam is being extracted. The amalgam restoration is finally scooped out. The deeper the restoration, the higher the likelihood of pulpal deterioration, which calls for more precision and attention.
Once the dental amalgam restorations are removed, your dentist begins the detoxification process to rid your body of the potential stored mercury.
The oxygen mask and protective coverings will be taken away, and an immediate examination is done. The dentist makes sure that no particulates seep under the dam; Finally, the mouth is rinsed to prevent any absorption of amalgam particulates.
What are the results of amalgam removal?
Once the amalgam is wholly removed, the tooth will be prepared for regeneration using an appropriate filling material. Based on your requirement and the biocompatibility testing derivatives, the restoring materials have previously been chosen.
Studies show significant reductions in oral complaints following the safe mercury amalgam removal technique. Patients have also responded better to other dental treatments. To achieve effective results, you must follow the instructed after-care tips for several months and schedule regular check-ups to monitor your progress. However, you will get rid of any metallic taste in your mouth right after the procedure is complete.
You Rock On Without The Metal!
Whether you are wary of the dental amalgam’s side effects or you have these harmful fillings, it may be time to consider replacing them with alternative materials which can help you get rid of the potential hazards of deleterious metals in your mouth. Today, several dental filling materials are readily available. The options at hand for refilling your teeth include the following:
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Inlays and Onlays
Inlays and Onlays are dental fillings made of composite resin or ceramic. They are usually fabricated in a lab with the aim of bonding to the target teeth and protecting them from further decay.
Inlays are usually employed to fill in the hole, and more extensive Onlays will cover the hole left by the old amalgam filling and some of the tooth’s chewing surface. Since the back teeth are meant to withstand constant chewing, Onlays are more commonly used on these teeth.
Ceramic fillings are often more resistant to staining. This material generally lasts more than 15 years.
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Porcelain Dental Crowns
A dental crown is another recommended alternative, depending on the size of the filling.
Once the metal filling is removed, the tooth can be rebuilt and protected with a dental crown. Suppose you have large metal fillings that could drastically weaken your teeth. In that case, porcelain dental crowns provide a practical solution while making your teeth look natural.
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Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are similar to dental crowns, but they cannot strengthen your weakened teeth.
These fillings can only cover your front teeth. Porcelain veneers will immediately give you a permanent natural smile.
- Glass Ionomer
This type of filling has a 5-year lifespan. It is made of acrylic and a specific glass material most commonly utilized for fillings in young children. It releases fluoride, which can help protect the tooth from further decay.
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Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings are a common approach to thoroughly replacing metals with composite resin materials. Composite resin allows for creating a stronghold by bonding to your teeth.
However, since this material is not as stable as metal, you may need to replace it more often, i.e., every five years.
There are many benefits to white composite fillings:
- The tooth-colored fillings will be well matched to the surrounding tooth. Unlike amalgam, they do not often hide further tooth decay from x-rays.
- Composite resin is neither as damaging to healthy tooth tissue nor as irritating to gums as is metal. The white fillings will not have the potential environmental risks of mercury in amalgam fillings.
- These tooth-colored fillings can be used for cosmetic modifications such as repairing minor damages and helping to prevent dental decay.
- Teeth filled with these white fillings are less prone to cracking than an amalgam filling.
- Composite bonding offers an aesthetic improvement by enhancing the shape of your teeth as it can fill irregularities.
- Fewer post-treatment complaints of discomfort or sensitivity have been reported when using white composite fillings.
What is mercury-free dentistry?
Advanced technology has allowed us to utilize safer methods for dental treatments. Some holistic dentists have taken advantage of this opportunity by employing preventive approaches to eliminate the use of mercury in dental practices.
Mercury is one of the most risk-bearing materials with an unpleasant metal taste which many people are familiar with. Mercury-free dentistry maintains that no metal fillings will be used when treating dental conditions.
Not Mercury Safe, But Mercury Free.
Suppose you have decided it is time to be protected from any mercury exposure. In that case, you can find effective solutions at Aria dental , an accredited member of the IAOMT association with a commitment to ensuring healthy biological approaches for your attractive smile.
We are competent to furnish your mouth with what it requires, while taking all your priorities into consideration. Our promise to you: A mercury-free smile for the rest of your life.
