Dentist Appointments - Mercury-Free Visits

Most people go to the dentist at least once a year for a regular cleaning, and they go more if cavities are found throughout the year. Imagine if every time you received a filling, it was filled with toxic mercury. This was the case for years, so now there are many people who have those fillings that need to be removed. Removing them can cause problems for all around if there is no protection put into place.

Some dentist professionals have taken the care to develop safety measures to prevent this poisonous exposure to their staff as well as their patients. Removing the mercury fillings is very important for a particular patient who has them. As the removal has become more popular, a remedy for the exposure of the surrounding area has been necessitated. What is used to prevent the mercury from just going around and affecting those in the area is a form of negative ion technology. It actually filters out the mercury creating a safer environment.

You may not have known that mercury was even in your mouth with these fillings, and perhaps if you did, you did not realize it could be harmful. The reality is that a person who has these fillings actually could be letting off mercury as they chew. This mercury could go into any part of the body causing numerous problems. Some issues that are suspected to be caused by mercury fillings are central nervous system problems, infertility, and high blood pressure. Some even say they could be the cause of depression and heart problems. 

The use of mercury fillings has not completely stopped around the world. Some places still use them, and not every place removes them safely. It is important that if you decide to have them removed that you go to a facility that will remove them safely.

So how do you find the right dentist to fit your normal dental needs as well as more obscure ones such as a mercury-free environment? As you search for a dentist that does safe, mercury-free dentistry, you can begin your search online. Once you find dentists that are safe in this way, look at their other attributes such as education, association, and experience. 

Dental websites may list their dentists along with a short biography about him or her. Here, you may find where they went to school for their training, what dental associations they may have a part in, and it may also tell how long they have worked in dentistry. If all of these items are not listed, feel free to call and ask. 

It would not hurt to also stop by a dental facility prior to making your initial appointment just to see the friendliness of the staff and cleanliness of the facility. If these are satisfactory, then you could even make your first appointment right then. If you have specific concerns about mercury-free dentistry, it may be wise to ask for a consultation appointment to talk to the dentist about the procedure for removing mercury fillings. If you are not even sure they need to be removed, ask him or her about that as well. Make sure you are comfortable talking to the dental professional, and make sure you are confident that he or she will take care of your needs.