Hi Spit,

It's unfortunate, but you have to wonder how many of these dentists are genuine and in this for the right reasons, OR are on the gravy train as they see a much greater potential for a larger clientelle and with far more dental procedure avenues.

I hear you and I've been through this too. I had to do ALOT of reading of websites and emailing of dentists to find the ones that seemed to be genuinely interested in the toxicity side of things and knowledgeable.

Dental procedures for amalgam removal -
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The IAOMT has currently established the following amalgam removal protocols. If these protocols are followed, the amount of mercury released into the body during amalgam removal is reduced.

Place a rubber dam around the tooth to isolate it from the body,

Provide an alternative source of air to the patient,

Place a saliva ejector under the dam to remove mercury vapor that penetrates the latex,

Use high volume evacuation with isolate attachment,

Section amalgams and remove in as large pieces as possible, remove and properly dispose of rubber dam and mercury after amalgam removal.

Other amalgam removal precautions in addition to the protocols listed above include:

Remove no more than two amalgams per appointment,

Time amalgam removal appointments at least one month apart,

Administer intravenous Vitamin C before removal (Hg has a greater affinity to Vitamin C that is present in the blood than it does for body tissue),

Don't remove amalgams from a pregnant woman.

Further information pertaining to proper amalgam removal can be found on the web page:

http://www.holisticmed.com/dental/amalgam/iaomt.txt


The very basics should be - Rubber dam, eye protection/goggles, alternative breathing source and proper suction and only getting a couple done at one sitting. Anything that will reduce your exposure to the mercury as it's being removed. Some dentists may go a step further than others.


Regarding gold crowns?

http://tuberose.com/Biocompatible_Dental_Materials.html

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Most “gold” crowns placed today contain from 1% - 40% gold and have nickel in them, which is inappropriate for those with a compromised immune system. Special order higher content gold will obviously cost more due to the cost of gold.


A dentist trained in oral toxicology that I've spoken to does not believe any metals should be placed in the mouth at all. He believes this is disruptive the the body systems/immunity.