Dental procedures have evolved over the years. This is the case of fillings. A few years ago, to fill a tooth and protect it from cavities and bacteria, silver amalgams were used, over time, it has been discovered that they CAN BE TOXIC and it is worthwhile to remove them using a safe protocol to protect the patient.
Silver amalgams contain around 50% mercury and another 50% is an alloy of different metals. Mercury is a toxic metal if it is inhaled or ingested in its various forms. In our mouth, a silver amalgam is not free of the physico-chemical laws and, therefore, mercury as a gas can also be expelled inside us.
WITHDRAWAL OF SILVER AMALGAMS
After all the reasons why silver amalgams can be detrimental to our health, the conclusion is that it is recommended to extract silver amalgams from your mouth.
To remove silver amalgams, it is necessary to do so by following a strict protocol and avoid the risk of removing them. After the extraction, we will replace the fillings with other materials such as composite or porcelain incrustations.
The removal of silver amalgams is not instantaneous, but it takes time because you have to follow the protocol with the pace you set and the steps that will provide absolute protection to patient and dentist.
