Where can I remove my mercury fillings in the UK?

Question

Any good dentist who can remove mercury fillings? Any side effects with mercury fillings (i.e. leaking, dangers of mercury vapours)?

Answer 1

If the mercury fillings are old (>1yr old) and still intact, do not remove them. Cutting into amalgam will release the harmful mercury called gamma 2. If they are stable, they are not releasing any substantial gamma- 2. It's a ploy to get you to spend money on composite fillings. Composite fillings may look nice, however they will not last as long as amalgam and have a high likelihood of microleakage which will lead to root canal therapy. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Answer 2

I totally agree with the two previous answers. Don't replace your fillings for cosmetic reasons only. The amount of mercury being released by an intact filling is much less than will be released if you have it removed. Amalgam fillings don't always look the prettiest, and a lot of dentists use this fact to try to convince patients that there is something wrong with fillings that are in fact fine. It is a money-making thing. Amalgams don't last forever, so don't replace them until you need to replace them.

Answer 3

Hey "endodontist" - get real man!
I don't think you should lecture people on the rights and wrongs of composite fillings if you don't do them everyday.
Until about 10 years ago I think what you say could have an element of truth to it(regarding the efficacy of posterior composites). In this day and age I can honestly say that a well placed composite is much better than an amalgam. The drivel about microleakage of composites is total bilge - anyone with a bachelor degree in dentistry will tell you that composites leak far less than amalgams!

Answer 4

I agree with the endodontist. Many dentist want to put composite fillings on molars. This is a good way for the dentist to make more money. Composites may look better but amalgam is definitely the best way to go.

Answer 5

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