Is It Safe to Remove Silver Fillings?

February 5, 2010
Asked By:gonza in California

I have silver fillings from a long time ago but I've been wanting to get the white fillings instead. One dentist told me that it was safer to keep them because more mercury can be released when removing silver fillings. Is this true?

Answers (7)

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March 5, 2010

Answer: Remove silver fillings if necessary

March 5, 2010

Answer: Remove silver fillings if necessary

February 11, 2010

Answer: Some mercury dispersed with removal of silver fillings

February 11, 2010

Answer: Some mercury dispersed with removal of silver fillings

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