A malgam replacement can cause a temporary elevation in blood mercury levels. Activated charcoal does not enter the bloodstream and is an excellent adsorbent of foreign substances. It does not have the risks that the chelators mentioned below have. Suction under the rubber dam should be used by the dentist to remove mercury vapor that accumulates underneath the dam. Breathing from a respirator becomes essential to reduce exposure since the opening to the mouth is in the immediate area where your nostrils draw air.
Some plastic composites have poor durability.
If you're interested in exploring this further, ask your dentist about Cerac or Targis Vectris manufactured inlays. If you must have a root canal, I urge you to investigate the use of biocalix as filling material, rather than gutta percha. Recent research indicates that biocalix discourages the growth of anaerobic bacteria in the canals. O nce the amalgams are replaced, mercury is still bound very tightly to tissues in the body. The half-life of mercury in nerve tissue is seventeen years.