Putting myself in the dentist's position, they do mercury extractions all the time and if they are healthy people after a while they probably think there really isn't any big deal. They are exposed to it all the time and are healthy. We're in there for 1 or maybe a few lousy procedures and we're worried about it which probably annoys them. They become lax.

I haven't been on the forum here long but am continually trying to place things in perspective. Probably a lot of people come through here, gain a lot of information, have the procedure done then if they have no problems they move on. But the people who stay here the longest are individuals who are having problems and need additional answers, support, etc. So things appear skewed that there's a high percentage of problems. Plus, when you're having a lot of health problems to begin with an individual is very sensitive and every step of the procedure being done to precise standards becomes critical.

The massage therapist I went to today said she had 1 amalgam in nearly every single tooth removed 6 years ago, had no oxygen and from what it sounds like other protocols not followed. Yet she's one of the healthiest, maybe the healthiest person I know and she's almost 50.

Sorry to hear about the rubber dam situation you experienced. You do everything you should do, are vigilant about your health and something STILL happens.

With dental and any medical doctors if you go somewhere else they are by law obligated to forward all your records to the new dentist/doctor. All you do is sign a release at the office of the new dentist/doctor and they contact your old dentist/doctor who then forwards your records.

You've given me some peace of my mind regarding the rubber dam. Much thanks. The bottom line is that he asked me if he wanted me to use it and after discussing it I said no. So in reality it was my fault. He'll do rubber dam AND oxygen if I ask. But as you said you used the rubber dam and they messed up and you swallowed the stuff anyway. Sounds like it is clumsy for them to use and can get in the way.

I'll have to do more research on the 7-14-21 and make a decision. Ideally I stay with the same guy but if it is necessary to go elsewhere then that is an option.

Anyone here use any dentists in Atlanta, Georgia or surrounding areas ?