is the metallic taste and feel during a caci treatment dangerous as it may release mercury into the body through old fillings in teeth?
Dr. Steinsapir's answer is correct with regards to amalgam, and his advice is sound. He was being "politically correct" in not getting into the efficacy of this treatment. I will attempt to address the "effectiveness" of CACI. CACI treatments are basically electric muscle stimulators applied to various areas of the body (in this case, the face) via moist, cotton-tipped wands, skin patches (like EKG pads), or metallic probes, wheels, or paddles. The idea is that millivolt stimulation of (whichever area is to be treated) somehow causes (whatever claim you want to make). For the face, the stimulation of the facial muscles "tones and tightens, rejuvenating your facial appearance, and taking off the years and wrinkles painlessly!" (I could write these promos, don't you think?) For the legs and butt, stimulation of the tissues "lifts, tones, and re-educates the muscles to the way they used to be!" It also is said to "reduce cellulite, improve contour, and tighten skin!" Shucks, for what this stuff costs, it should walk the dog AND scoop the poop! I'm resisting the urge to say CACI is ca-ca! Whether or not you have a metallic taste in your mouth, CACI is a waste of your money. Truthfully, it does no harm, so this is one of the least bad "snake-oils" out there. Facial exercises do NOTHING for loose or wrinkled skin (just as sit-ups do nothing for stretched abdominal skin; you need a tummy tuck to fix that problem). And the facial muscles get plenty of exercise as we all talk, blink, eat, and exhibit facial expressions for the entire waking hours (and during REM sleep at night), so lack of stimulation is not a problem . . . . . . just as CACI is not a solution! Cheers!
Thank you for your question. There has beenno conclusive study to prove that caci treatment is significantly linked toreleasing a great amount of mercury from dental amalgams in the teeth. Often,patients will describe a metallic taste in the mouth which is caused by theelectronic current of the treatment. Any concerns, however, should be voicedwith the dentist of the patient.
