Consultation Appointment
– Offer both sides of controversial dental procedures
– Help you become familiar with differing philosophies in relation to dental materials and procedures
– Discuss the risks, benefits, advantages, disadvantages and costs of all treatment options (including no treatment) and replacement materials
– Recommend a medical consultation with a physician should you believe your dental mercury amalgam fillings are contributing to acute or chronic health challenges
– Review the WDH Informed Consent for Non-Standard Dental Treatment and ensure you understand all options and risks before moving forward with mercury amalgam filling removal
Once you understand the information reviewed in the consultation appointment and sign our informed consent for non-standard dental treatment, Dr. Kaur & Dr. Davidson can ethically and legally commence with your dental revision. Dr. Kaur * Dr. Davidson are SMART Certified in the safe removal of mercury amalgam restorations.
IAOMT SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) Protocol for Patient Protection
Slurry of charcoal or chlorella for patient to rinse and swallow before procedure
– Binds heavy metals (mercury)
Full body, impermeable barrier
– Protection from aerosols and particulates
Full head/face and neck barrier under and around rubber dam
– Protection from aerosols and particulates
External oxygen via nasal mask
– Protection from inhalation of mercury vapor
– Supports immune system
Non-latex rubber dam properly placed and sealed
– Physical barrier to protect against swallowing or ingesting amalgam filling debris
Saliva ejector placed under rubber dam
– Assists in mercury vapor removal
Mercury vapor vacuum placed in close proximity to patient mouth
– Assists in mercury vapor removal
Copious amounts of water to reduce heat
– Assists in reduction of mercury vapor released from fillings
High speed evacuation
– Assists in mercury vapor, aerosol and particulate removal
Section amalgam into “chunks”
– Decreases mercury vapor release from filling
Post procedure- thorough rinse and rinse, swallow slurry of charcoal or chlorella
– Binds heavy metals (mercury)
It is recommended that you remember to drink copious amounts of water, take appropriate supplements, and eat a diet high in fiber to aid in maintaining open detoxification pathways before and after the dental appointment.
DO NOT TAKE ANY ORAL VITAMIN C on the day of the dental visit if you will be receiving local anesthetic (novacaine). Vitamin C has the ability to drastically reduce the effectiveness of the anesthetic making it necessary to use an extra amount, or to wait extra time before it becomes effective. If desired, oral vitamin C can be taken after the dental visit is completed