Taking out an old amalgam

[Guest guest]

I have an amalgam filling that is 19 years old. Can I still have it removed

without having to remove the entire tooth? Does it matter how old they are? My

dad has several amalgam fillings and tons of health problems and I'm trying to

convince him to remove them but he doesn't think he'll be able to do it plus

he's worried about the expense.

Thanks, April

[Guest guest]

Yup, but find a mercury-free dentist to do it. My hubby had six removed.

Barb

[ ] Taking out an old amalgam

I have an amalgam filling that is 19 years old. Can I still have it removed

without having to remove the entire tooth? Does it matter how old they are? My

dad has several amalgam fillings and tons of health problems and I'm trying to

convince him to remove them but he doesn't think he'll be able to do it plus

he's worried about the expense.

Thanks, April

[Guest guest]

All of my amalgams were 20+ years old (11 of them) when they were removed in

2004/5. The expense is real. I spent maybe $2500? If he has dental insurance,

I think it might cover the cost of replacing amalgmams in need of replacement,

but perhaps extra to use a composite instead of another amalgam. Depends on the

plan. I paid cash. Some accept payment plans.

What I've found with my parents is that the amalgams DO get to the point of

needing to be replaced, and they've been given composites. Neither are biomed

believers, so all of their amalgams were removed with minimal precautions, if

any (and this was pre-Autism in our family). My mom developed a funky type of

arthritis in the 1990s and I'm sure it was because of that dental work. My dad?

Now has Parkinsons. Who knows about the connection, but I am suspicious.

None of my teeth had to be removed. At the most, I was at risk of having a

crown put over one molar due to the condition of the tooth after an

inexperienced dentist placed a composite several years prior (avoided it) to

having a Spectrum child.

I think he should look in to it.

Pam

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> I have an amalgam filling that is 19 years old. Can I still have it removed

without having to remove the entire tooth? Does it matter how old they are? My

dad has several amalgam fillings and tons of health problems and I'm trying to

convince him to remove them but he doesn't think he'll be able to do it plus

he's worried about the expense.

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> Thanks, April

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[Guest guest]

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> > I have an amalgam filling that is 19 years old. Can I still have it removed

without having to remove the entire tooth? ...

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> > Thanks, April

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April, I had a half dozen or so removed without any problems without any special

removal protocols. Some were quite old and my dentist recommended replacement.

I have one remaining that will be removed soon but I'd prefer to go to a

specialist in amalgam removal. Dr. Huggins' podcast will provide plenty of

motivation, including connections with MS and other neurological diseases!

http://hugginsappliedhealing.com/

Joe