Bex, yes the previous dentist was holistic,as many claim to be these days. In recent weeks i have been to two local "holistic dentists" advertised as such on their websites - the first one tried to convince me to leave the amalgams in and kept saying "well i can do it for you but why do you want them out?" I left knowing that he simply didn't fully appreciate the extent of the harm and danger. The second didn't seem too concerned about the protocol for removal, suggested it was a simple case of removing and replacing with a composite and said it wouldn't take more than a half-hour appointment, this didn't inspire my confidence so I researched more fully and now hope (and think) we have finally found someone who takes the issue seriously.
Yes, it's really incredible to come across holistic dentists like this. I got in touch with this holistic dentist near me who talks about toxins in the mouth and he's aware of cavitations (holes in the jaw after tooth extraction, which haven't healed over properly). One of the causes pf cavitations is the periodontal ligament not being removed once the tooth has been taken out. It is left there to be a breeding ground for potent bacteria, which hinders blood flow/healing over that area. So a cavitation is left behind. This, depending on the person, maybe kept in check by a strong immunity, or it may become a systemic problem.
I asked him if he might open up my ex wisdom tooth sites and clean them out, because I suspected cavitations. He refused. But get this, he was fully aware of the risks of tooth extraction and leaving the periodontal ligament behind and said "Well I only remove it if the patient asks me too". Can you believe this? How many patients would even know about this? Much less request that he make sure he removes it. Most people haven't a clue about these things in dentistry and only till alot of illness/toxicity pulls them down, do they start investigating and MAY find out what it is if they're lucky. I was DISGUSTED.
By the way, this same holistic dentist, who had done many amalgam removals has also left remaining amalgam under composites, according to a health professional I spoke to who has dealt with mercury toxic patients and admitted this to me privately.
This guy advertises himself really well about the dangers of mercury and what should be done and the need for protected removal and detox etc. And he does this?
So yeah, you get dishonest people wherever you go. It's just a pity you get them in areas like this where you'd expect honesty and humanity. So you gotta shop around and ask around and question these dentists a little to get an idea of what they're like and how willing they are to help.
Looks like you're doing just that! I hope you get a good dentist!
