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

What to Do Before, During, and After Mercury Filling Removal

22 Jun 2026 · 0 min

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Dr. Katie To explains that removing mercury fillings requires planning before, during, and after the procedure. First, find out which dentist is involved, what tests have been done, and why the patient wants it out. Removal isn't simple extraction; it needs a structured plan to set realistic expectations and ensure safety.

Whenever a patient's coming in asking for a metal filling to be removed, we always ask them about which doctor they're working with, what tests they have done, and what driving them to get this done. Because this just more than remove the filling, it's also what to do before, what to do during, what to do after. And we don't want you to think that if you just remove the filling and everything will be okay.