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?
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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