Re: HELP, MERCURY poisoned/ Exposure from Removal of Fillings.

It used to be that an ADA dentist was quite limited in the reasons for removing an Amalgam filling. Saying you are concerned about the safety is the *wrong* thing to say to an ADA dentist. The dentist could get into trouble with the ADA and local dental board.
http://superhumanradio.com/539-amalgam-fillings-the-silent-killer.html

The ADA dentist is allowed to remove the Amalgam if you say you don't like the color and you want something white!

When I had mine removed by an ADA dentist who is a friend of the family I told him I wanted it changed because of the color, wink wink. I told him I did not want to cause him any trouble.

The risk you take is that an ADA dentist has been taught that Amalgam is almost always safe--oh a few people are allergic like a few are allergic to peanuts.

However, if the ADA dentist does not remove all of the amalgam containing 50% mercury and you take a Hg chelator, it can cause unpleasant side effects, including strange headaches or strange sensations in your jaw.

Dr D Pompa, in this interview with A Cutler, discusses the unpleasant experience of someone who worked in his office.
http://web.archive.org/web/20130413185932/http://www.healthcentersofthefuture.com/DrCutler/

You might mention to your ADA dentist that after the removal of the amalgam you will want an xray to confirm that it has all been removed.

If the dentist gives you a hard time about that, be nice and polite. Remind the dentist that you want them removed for cosmetic reasons and that you don't want the dentist to have any trouble with the ADA. Remind him/her that if necessary you'll go to a Hg free dentist to have the xray done to confirm that all of the amalgam is gone.

The dentist will know to be careful to get it all ; ) If you are nice about it and thank the dentist, I think you'll maintain a healthy working relationship.