Hi Elaine,

I don't know if you saw my post on another thread of the Mercury Forum, but just in case you didn't, I wanted to post it for you here...

If you or anyone else is trying to find a dentist that safely removes amalgam fillings according to Dr. Huggins protocol, you might try contacting Dr. Huggins' office directly and ask them if they have a referral for dentistis in your area.

Dr. Huggins contact information in Colorado is:
Voice 1-719-593-9616
Fax 1-719-548-8220
Email - email@drhuggins.com

You may want to talk to ("interview") more than one dentist...we did. We actually talked to 3 dentist offices by telephone and asked them numerous questions about how they did the removal process, what filling materials they used, etc., etc. If I remember correctly, I think we spent at least 30 minutes minimum with each office. With the dentist we finally ended up going to see for a consultation, we actually spoke with his office manager (who happened to be his wife), for at least an hour. We were thrilled to find out that this dentist was fully informed on all the latest information regarding mercury poisoning and mercury removal.

All of this is to emphasize the point that, just like anything else, there are good dentists who care and charge reasonable prices, and then there are not-so-good dentists who recognize the "mercury epidemic" as an income opportunity. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

When Russ and I had our amalgams removed 4 years ago in Florida, the cost per tooth was between $150 and $250 - this included removal of the amalgam and replacement with the biocompatible filling material. Neither of us had any crowns, bridges, root canals, etc., which of course, would be more expensive. I realize that prices may have risen in the past 4 years. However, some people I have personally talked to had estimates that were ridiculous, and I encouraged them to seek out another dentist.

Let us know if we can help in any other way!