Q. I would like to ask you a question about silver- Algamalm. irecently got my tooth filled today about 4 hours ago with a silver/mercury filling. I was looking about on the web and it says these can cause a number of problems? What i am asking you is do you know a dentist located in the Belfast Area in northern ireland. That can properly remove the algamalm with the safety precautions ie oxygen nose mask vitamins, as i do not know where to look for a competant dentist who isn’t going to fill me up with poisoness metals. thanks.

A. Hi The evidence against Amalgam is at best anecdotal, saying that I personally don’t use amalgam because of the effects it has on the enviromnet and now there are more viable alternatives with a better cosmetic appearance.

I don’t know of a specailised practice in this area although you could try Belmore Dental in Enniskillin as they have a very good reputation

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

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