The protocol:
Following a thorough dental examination, which allows us to chart the existing fillings and  to assess the presence of any dental and oral diseases we then carry on to perform a number of other steps before removing the Mercury from the mouth. These are;

Stage 1:
A health assessment:
This is performed by our health practitioner for those who have some sort of health complaint and wish to know if their amalgam fillings could be a causative.

Method:
A comprehensive health assessment questionnaire
Hair mineral analysis to look at the body composition of different metals and minerals. Further testing including chelation therapy (active binding and removal of heavy metals), Blood tests, Saliva PH testing and Urine PH testing.

These tests give an overall profile of the health of your body. Results will give us indications as to the ways to facilitate repair and healing of body tissues and organs through diet and supplementation together with removal of infection and heavy metals from the mouth.

Stage 2:
Supplementation:
A standard range of vitamins and minerals has been shown to be effective in heavy metal detoxification when taken in conjunction with amalgam removal.

Literature shows that blood chemistries can change when amalgam fillings are removed. To perform this procedure safely and effectively, specific vitamins and minerals can be used to protect the tissues and take to advantage of these changes for further detoxification.

Stage 3:
Sequencing:
Deciding on the sequence of amalgam removal can vary between individuals. In most cases amalgam is removed in quadrants. This means each back section at the time. We may assess the situation depending on the electrical charge of the fillings or on any indication from a health practitioner.

The main aim is to remove all amalgams safely and as soon as possible to eliminate the source of Mercury exposure.

Stage 4:
Amalgam removal:
Dental Rubber dam: All amalgam removals are performed using rubber dam isolation to prevent the inhalation of Mercury vapour through the mouth and the ingestion of debris created during the procedures.

Oxygen mask: Inhalation of toxic vapours through the nose is prevented through the administration of medical oxygen through a small nose piece.

Air filtration: All air in the surgery is constantly filtered by special devices to prevent build up of toxic gases in the dental surgeries.   

Stage 5:
Follow up dental and health check:
In general it is recommended that a 6 monthly check up be scheduled for a dental and health examination. In most cases we recommend that supplementation be continued for at least that period.

These stages are all discussed with our patients at a thorough consultation appointment before treatment is started. Appointment scheduling and costing are laid out fully in advance.

N.B: You only get one chance to remove your amalgams in the correct way. It will best to follow the guidelines that have been trialed with success to make sure you avoid latent risks and get an optimum result.