Dental amalgam is a mixture of metal alloy and liquid mercury. It has been used to fill cavities for over 100 years. (see history of amalgam below). It is sometimes referred to as: silver filling or mercury filling. The main component of the material is 50% mercury which is one of the top 5 most poisonous substances on the planet!

 IS DENTAL AMALGAM HARMFUL ?

In 1991, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that mercury contained in dental amalgam is “the greatest source of mercury vapor in non-industrialized settings, exposing the concerned population to mercury levels significantly exceeding those set for food and for air”.

Mercury may be the cause of harmful effects to the nervous, digestive, respiratory, immune systems and to the kidneys, besides causing lung damage.

Adverse health effects from mercury exposure can be:

• Tremors,
• Impaired vision and hearing,
• Paralysis,
• Insomnia,
• Emotional instability,
• Developmental deficits during fetal development,
• Attention deficit.

Mercury has been proven to be:

• neuro-toxin – damaging your nervous system
• immuno-suppressant – interfering, damaging and stopping your immune system’s normal function
• endocrine disrupter
• causing auto-immune disorders such as chronic fatigue

WHY IS MERCURY USED IN DENTAL AMALGAM ?

Mercury has a unique ability to bind to other metals very easily. It also is at liquid form at room temperature and can be easy to form into the desired shape. Mixed with other metals it becomes very hard and sticks well to the tooth enamel.

WHEN IS DENTAL AMALGAM MOST DANGEROUS ?

Mercury vapor is released from the dental amalgam is at the most dangerous point as this can be breathed into the lungs.

These stages are when amalgam is:

• Placed as a dental filling – during this process, the mercury is mixed with the metals alloy and applied into the dental cavity, hence releasing mercury vapor.
• During a tooth restoration – the heat from the friction of the dental drills will release mercury vapor.
• During the removal of the amalgam fillings – the act of drilling into the filling releases high levels of mercury vapor.

Micro-doses of mercury vapor are also released from amalgam fillings when eating or drinking hot foods and during dental cleanings. (Any situation where heat is involved).

Once in your body, the mercury primarily is distributed between the brain and kidneys or can readily be transferred to the fetus via the placenta of the mother.

HOW DOES MERCURY ENTER THE BLOOD STREAM ?

The mercury vapor released from dental amalgam fillings enters into the lungs. From here 80% is absorbed into the blood stream.

Elemental mercury from amalgam fillings can also pass down the throat into the stomach every time you swallow where some is converted to methylmercury which is then absorbed into the blood stream.

OTHER ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH DENTAL AMALGAM ?

Besides the obvious long-term health risks associated with mercury, some patients with amalgam fillings develop an allergy to mercury resulting in mouth conditions such as:

• Oral Lichenoid : which are very uncomfortable lesions in the mouth.
• Alopecia : is another common condition. The severity of alopecia has been directly related to the number of amalgam fillings – the higher the number of silver fillings – the more severe the condition.

ARE DENTAL AMALGAM FILLINGS STILL BEING USED ?

Currently, mercury fillings are still widely used around the world, with statistically 50% of all fillings placed being of dental amalgam.

While mercury fillings are still deemed “safe” by major international dental organizations, a rising body of scientific research proves otherwise.

The updated FDA guidance said, it [Amalgam] could lead to health issues for those with a hypersensitivity to mercury.

OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS OF DENTAL AMALGAM :

Mercury from dental amalgam also has a huge environmental footprint. For example, according to a report submitted to the OSPAR Commission, in the United Kingdom, 7.41 tons of mercury from dental amalgam are discharged annually into the sewer, atmosphere or land, with another 11.5 tones sent for recycling.

Once released into the environment, dental mercury will go on and contaminate our water systems and its inhabitants. The mercury toxicity of some marine animals is partially due to the amalgam problem. (For more information read here:

MUST I REMOVE DENTAL AMALGAM ?

Yes, you must remove all metallic restorations that harm you overall body. There are undisputed facts that dental amalgam fillings do raise the levels of mercury in our bodies and are one of the primary sources of mercury that we encounter in our environment.

For people with metal fillings, the daily release of mercury is approximately 4-5 μg/day, and the more amalgam fillings, the more mercury that is released. By contrast, mercury levels are reduced substantially when amalgams are removed.

The presence of mercury in fillings only adds to our toxic “load” that we are faced with every day in our ever-increasing chemical environment and some bodies handle it better than others.

The most profound evidence in the research of amalgam removal is that patients generally feel better after the procedure. This is definitely strong evidence that the mercury has affects on the body

WHAT IS THE SAFEST WAY TO REMOVE DENTAL AMALGAM FILLINGS ?

Because of Mercury’s high toxicity – many layers of protection are needed to safely remove the silver fillings.

At DR. ROZE BIOHEALTH CLINICS, we have researched the best practices around the world and have adopted the SMART protocol designed by IAOMT (The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology). We are now IAOMT ambassadors for the Middle East and all of our biological dentists are certified.

The special protection measures of the SMART protocol have all been adopted by Dr. Roze & Associates with extreme care and attention to detail:

• A dental dam is used in the patient’s mouth to ensure that no accidental ingestion of mercury vapor can occur. The dam is a special Nitrile dam that cannot be penetrated by mercury vapor.
• A high-volume air filtration device – completed with a special “nozzle” is placed as close as possible to the oral cavity. The air filter is equipped with special, industrial grade filters specifically design to capture mercury. The nozzle works as a vacuum cleaner trapping any mercury vapor that is released from the amalgam.
• Oxygen is delivered to the patient via a nasal mask, the patient breaths oxygen throughout the procedure to avoid inhaling any mercury vapor or amalgam particles.
• Hair/head and body coverings are utilised.
• Once removal of the amalgam is complete, the patient will rinse with a slurry of activated, absorbent charcoal to collect any particles.
• The amalgam is removed in a single large piece as we use thin drills to separate the tooth from the filling so we don’t actually “drill” the amalgam, thus reducing contact, heat and mercury vapor.
• The amalgam is safely disposed in mercury-contaminated containers.
• Clothing, equipment and all surfaces and flooring are thoroughly cleaned with special removal chemicals.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER DENTAL AMALGAM REMOVAL ?

After the amalgam fillings are removal, the teeth are treated immediately using Bio-Compatible materials such as BPA-free (for more information read here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5039892/) and HEMA-free (https://www.nationalelfservice.net/dentistry/restorative-dentistry/dental-adhesive-systems-hema-free-hema-containing-systems/) dental fillings or metal free, ceramic inlays or crowns.

Following the procedure, patients are reminded to:

• Drink plenty of fluids during the day
• Avoid diary, processed foods, refined sugars, lots of caffeine
• Consume mainly healthy fats, plenty of vegetables
• Take lots of sun for Vitamin D
• Get lots of sleep
• Chlorella which is a natural supplement that actively helps the body to detoxify. It is made of freshwater algae and is the plant that contains large amounts of chlorophyll.
• You may also want to try a diet rich in cilantro and garlic which are powerful plants that assist the body in the detox process.
• Depending on the amount of dental amalgam that has been removed, additional steps may be necessary, such as a specific heavy metals detox protocol, which will be advised by your specialist.

IS IT PAINFUL TO REMOVE DENTAL AMALGAM FILLINGS ?

The actual removal of the amalgam filling is similar to having a regular filling or cavity treated (along with all the safety protocols). Local anaesthesia is used to “freeze” the tooth so no pain is involved.

IS IT EXPENSIVE TO REMOVE DENTAL AMALGAM FILLINGS ?

Removing an amalgam filling and replacing it with a safer material is comparable in price to a regular filling, however, this may vary from patient to patient.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO REMOVE DENTAL AMALGAM FILLINGS ?

Most appointments are around 60-90 minutes in duration. Even though the protocols for mercury removal are very strict, it procedure does not take much more time than a regular filling.

WHY SHOULD I DO MY DENTAL AMALGAM REMOVALS AT DR.ROZE BIOHEALTH CLINICS?

Good health begins in the mouth and this is why biodental practices exist.

The dangers that are associated with amalgam fillings along with the concerns regarding toxins that are frequently used in oral care materials have made it necessary to consider other ways to handle dentistry.

At DR. ROZE BIOHEALTH, we have taken great care to ensure that you and your body, are safe, happy, relaxed and in control. We have a well-established procedure for
amalgam filling removals as well as a personalised removal and detoxification program to match your health requirements. And we take care to safeguard environmentally-friendly procedures take place in disposing of the mercury product.