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Chelation - Health & Wellness: Metrotown Tower, Burnaby in Greater Vancouver Area

Removing mercury

Many of us have mercury in our system, having been exposed to it in the form of mercury fillings, pollution from industry, automobile switches and parts, vaccines (polio, prior to 1999), and even contact lens solution, for example. Most of us will not react to this exposure, yet for some of us, our systems may react badly, leading to ill health.

Chelation is a method by which people can remove mercury that has accumulated in the body. When mercury is in our body, it gets deposited in the brain and various organs, with a tendency to stay there.

The first step in cleansing your body of mercury is to remove all mercury fillings. Our dentists take the utmost care during this process, as well as guarding against any exposure to the mercury dust and vapors of the drilling process. It is important to remove all mercury fillings before chelation. Read more about mercury fillings.

You may also choose to be tested for mercury levels in your body before and after chelation. This can help you to decide whether you wish to remove your fillings and proceed with chelation.

Methods that are used to extract mercury from the body include:

  • Dimercaptosuccinic Acid (DMSA):
    A compound used to chelate, or bind to, mercury. It is taken orally to help remove mercury from the body's storage sites.
  • Sodium Dimercaptopropanesul-fonate (DMPS):
    Similar to DMSA, and is taken orally.

  • Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic Acid (EDTA):
    A synthetic amino acid, an EDTA infusion bonds with unwanted metals in the body and carries them away in the urine.
  • Natural ways:
    Vitamin therapy such as C and E, and or cilantro tea are among some of the methods used by naturopaths.
Our office performs safe, effective removal of mercury fillings, and will refer you to a recommended naturopath for chelation. Contact our office by phone at 604-434-0248 or toll-free at 1-888-534-8080 for Dr. Balogh and 604-629-KWOK (5965) for Dr. Kwok. You can also reach us by email at: bettersmiles@cosmeticimplantdentist.com for information on naturopaths.
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