Safe Mercury Amalgam removal

Do not want mercury to be swallowed.

clipped from www.drlwilson.com                         No dental material is perfect.  The resin and ceramic materials do not have the germ-killing effect of mercury.  They require a more thorough technique for correct placement.  On the positive side, the resins or inlays are glued in place, and actually strengthen the tooth.  This helps avoid cracking.  If a composite resin filling wears down, the entire filling does not have to be replaced, as with amalgam.  The dentist may just add another layer of resin to the filling.  Resin and ceramic fillings also match the color of your teeth, producing a more aesthetic appearance.  An excellent book on the dangers of mercury amalgam fillings is It's All In Your Head, by Dr. Hal Huggins, DDS.      Biological dentists exercise care when removing mercury amalgam fillings.  The ones generating the greatest electrical currents should be removed first.  Also, care needs to be taken so that a minimum of mercury ends up in the patient's body due to the removal process