Dr. Katie ToThe Wellness Dentist, CEO and Founder of Center for Wellness Dentistry and Wellness Dentist Institute.

Removing Mercury Fillings the Wrong Way Is Worse Than Leaving Them In

25 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief monologue, Dr. Katie To warns that removing mercury (amalgam) dental fillings without proper safety protocols is more hazardous than leaving the fillings in place. She explains that the act of removal can release a large dose of mercury vapor, metal particles, and ingestion risk, especially if an isolation system is not used. Many patients mistakenly believe they have reduced exposure by having the fillings removed, but improper techniques can actually increase their mercury load. The speaker emphasizes that the danger level depends on the number of fillings and the removal method, and urges anyone with mercury fillings to thoroughly research safe removal procedures before proceeding.

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Removing mercury fillings the wrong way is much more dangerous than leaving them in place. I'm going to repeat that. Removing mercury fillings the wrong way is more dangerous than leaving them in place because the most exposure at one time is removing. The vapor, they cut it, the metal flying everywhere, you're swallowing it in if they don't using an isolation system. A lot of people so proud that they got the mercury out, And they didn't realize that now they get tons of exposure. Depends on how many mercury fillings they got removed and how, how do they remove it. And if you have mercury fillings, please do research.