He drilled them out, no water or air, and then I just spit out the silver fillings and rinsed my mouth. This happened two weeks ago. Please write, thanks. I am so sorry to hear that you have been abused this way. Please don't panic.
Research shows that immediate side effects are rare.
It is the long-term retention of mercury in your system that could lead to health problems, too many in my opinion. Your problem is not unique I am sorry to say. Unfortunately, millions of people have experienced the same thing. It is not responsible, in my opinion, for dentists to grind up old fillings and feed them to patients who are rightfully concerned about unnecessary exposure to mercury and other metal alloys found in many fillings and crowns. There is a two page list of minerals and vitamins to take.