Make Sure Your Dental Office is Toxin Free

Sadly, it has recently been found that more and more dentists are using products and equipment that induce toxins into patients. This is usually unintentionally, as most dentists aren’t even aware that the solutions they are using could have toxins harmful to the human body.

Dental research in 2013 has compiled five important questions that will help you reduce dental toxins with your dental visits.

Before we give you the top five questions to ask your dentist to avoid these toxins, you may need a background on what they are talking about:

·         What is Amalgam? Amalgam fillings are composed of mercury, silver, tin, copper and other trace metals. There has been a growing body of evidence suggests that Amalgam fillings contribute to many degenerative diseases and cancers. According to a report published by The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, there is already over 1000 tons of mercury in the mouths of unsuspecting Americans.

For your health and the health of your family, these questions that should be taken into serious consideration to make sure that you are avoiding as many toxins as possible. By asking these questions, not only will you be helping the health of yourself and your family, but you will also be able to determine if the dental office you have chosen right for you.

1.      Ask your dentist is they believe that Amalgam fillings are toxic and can create a biological hazard to the body.



2.      Ask your dentist about when they remove Amalgam fillings. Do they initially use an amalgameter to test the electrical charge on the tooth to see which quadrants need primary attention? If not, they should.



3.      Does your dentist offer a serum compatibility blood test in order to determine what materials will not cause an allergic reaction when Amalgam fillings are being replaced?



4.      When your dentist removes and replaces cavities, do they use special mercury vapor filters or offer oxygen while preforming procedures? Do they use a rubber dam to protect your mouth from pieces of amalgam and your teeth as it is being removed?



5.      Does your dentist belong to a professional organization that supports biological and mercury-free dentistry? Do they have the professional type of training that you trust? If so, is it recent?

Sometimes it is hard to get the courage up to actually ask your dentist about news that you are worried about. However, you shouldn’t feel ashamed or embarrassed for asking questions such as the five listed in this article. It is important to be aware of what could affect you and your family. Be smart about your dental care.