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Mercury dental fillings have been used since the year 1850s to fill in the drilled holes into teeth that are afflicted with cavities. Although its safety has roused numerous debates, it was still continuously used by numerous dentists up until today. Nevertheless, the harmful effects of mercury even in low amounts have led to an increasing number of people who are searching to rid their bodies of mercury, especially for those who have mercury dental amalgams. Studies have shown that these amalgams actually pose significant complications as they continuously emit harmful vapors of mercury daily. Hence, mercury detoxification was created and has long been undergone by people to get rid of mercury from their body.
Mercury, otherwise known as quicksilver due to its appearance, is known to predispose Alzheimer's disease and Multiple Sclerosis. In 2003, the World Health Organization has given its say on mercury dental amalgams by concluding that it is, in fact, the most common source of hazardous mercury in the human body to date. It has also been known to suppress immunity or cause autoimmunity, which is by far, worse.
Mercury detoxification is typically done in a series of steps to ensure that most, if not all, traces of mercury is removed from the body. The first step is to determine whether you have high traces of the said metal in your body or not. This step can also be used to determine on any signs or manifestations of metal-caused illnesses that you might be afflicted with. Screening and diagnostic tests will be done to pinpoint and eliminate possible sources of mercury, to determine the levels of mercury in the body and if there is a presence of an illness that might have been triggered by the said metal.
Once the cause of mercury toxicity has been rooted from the teeth, the rigorous process of mercury detoxification of the teeth is then begun. People with mercury dental amalgams are recommended to get them removed safely. This can be done by installing a rubber dam during the drilling process as it slows the vaporization rate of the mercury, all the while guiding it out of the mouth thereby preventing untoward, high level exposure. Some mercury free dentists also employ the use of a respirator to prevent the patient from breathing in the mercury while the dental amalgams are removed from the teeth.
The next step of mercury detoxification is done by replacing the mercury dental amalgams with metal free materials such as porcelain. These are considered to be safer options and can withstand the pressure of the teeth for years to come. Finally, the person being detoxified from mercury will be provided with various supplements to encourage homeostasis and keep the body stable. This process is also used to boost the immune system and ensure that the body's organs are free from damage despite being exposed to mercury in longer time periods. If damage is found, then steps are also implemented to treat it or prevent it from getting worse.
