Comments on: Amalgam Removal

By: mbehm

mbehm — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:56:38 +0000

Hi Stacy,
We never recommend the removal of healthy teeth. If the fillings are small, it is definitely more cost effective to have them replaced rather than have the teeth pulled (in which case the missing teeth may then need to be replaced, which will cost more).
Best,
Dr. Behm

By: mbehm

mbehm — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:53:28 +0000

Hi Laura,
Please call Amy at the office at 727 446-6747, she can answer your questions. Also we do provide financing for the dental work, Amy can tell you about that.
Best,
Dr. Behm

By: laura guerrero

laura guerrero — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:44:00 +0000

Hi!
I am looking at getting my husband into the office for removal of 12 amalgam/ mercury fillings that have been in his mouth approximately 20 years.
I am a little worried about the costs and was curious if there is a price forgiveness for the amount of work needed to be done.
Thanks!
Laura

By: Stacy

Stacy — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:57:10 +0000

Is it any cheaper to have a tooth removed because of amalgam filling vs.having filling removed and replaced my husband has 2 small fillings and if it is cheaper would like to have the teeth completely removed (im hoping it is not)

By: mbehm

mbehm — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:20:29 +0000

They will usually pay the amount it would cost to replace the filling with another amalgam filling, but only if the existing Hg is broken down, leaking or old.
Best,
Dr. Behm

By: mbehm

mbehm — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:12:45 +0000

Ms. Jones,
The Rita Meter can detect electrogalvanism created by metals in the mouth. If you no longer have metals, it probably is not electromagnetism, quite possibly the bite is off. Sometimes metal is left in the tooth, and a white filling placed over that; x-rays would show if that is the case. Also, not all white fillings are biocompatible, were you tested for the material that is in your mouth to ensure it is compatible with your body? But I would say the culprit is most likely the bite. That should be adjusted with fine tuned precision, and can handle a myriad of problems, pains, sensitivities, etc.
Best,
Dr. Behm

By: mbehm

mbehm — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:33:48 +0000

Hi Jennifer,
The main expense depends on what is used to replace the fillings. A small filling could be $200 or 300. If the filling is large, it may need to be replaced with an inlay, onlay or crown. I will be posting on the site the difference between these 3. Those 3 are all made in a lab, and run around $1200 each.
If you need more info, pls call the office at 727 446-6747
Thanks
Mercedes

By: Jennifer Keating

Jennifer Keating — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:49:44 +0000

Hello!
Please give me an approximate cost for removing three amalgam fillings.
Thank you!
Jennifer Keating