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Should I take out my silver fillings?

Should I take out my silver fillings Matthew Keider, DDS

Should I take out my silver fillings Matthew Keider, DDSIf you consider yourself “holistic” and believe in being as all-natural as possible, should you remove your silver (mercury-containing) fillings?

Does your medical doctor tell you to have your silver fillings removed and replaced with tooth-colored ones? If so, ask your medical doctor what the components of tooth-colored fillings are.

I have not met any of my patient’s doctors who know what is in the tooth-colored fillings they recommend. The truth is that when you take apart the components of silver fillings into their base compounds, mercury as an individual element is one of them, and by itself, it is a carcinogen and toxic.

When mercury is mixed with other components, it becomes a safe, stable compound. Tooth-colored fillings, if reduced into their base compounds, also have carcinogens, but again, when put together with other compounds, they are very stable and not carcinogenic.

So, the answer to whether to remove silver fillings due to the mercury…my answer is no, don’t have them removed. My mouth is full of silver fillings, and I do not plan to have them removed.

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Matthew Keider, DDS

Dr. Matthew Keider has been providing comprehensive dental care for over 30 years. A Michigan native, he earned his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, one of the top-ranked dental schools in the world. Since 1993, he has served patients in Winston-Salem, NC, prioritizing high-quality, in-house care. Committed to ongoing education, Dr. Keider completes up to 200 hours of advanced training annually in cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. His specialized expertise includes root canals, TMJ treatment, and dental implants, with advanced studies at the Misch International Implant Institute, Dawson Center, and Tulsa Dental. He is a member of the Forsyth County Dental Society, North Carolina Dental Society, and American Dental Association. Dr. Keider minimizes referrals by handling implants, extractions, root canals, and restorative treatments within his practice. Patients-of-record can reach him after hours for emergencies, and he strives to offer same-day emergency appointments when possible. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys basketball, fishing, and traveling with his wife of 32 years and their two children. Dr. Keider and his team are here to provide personalized, high-quality care in a comfortable setting. Call today to schedule your visit and experience a higher standard of dentistry!