If you have more than one metal (amalgam) filling and you're planning to have them removed, your dentist may want extra information before getting started. That's where a quick, painless reading comes in — it doesn't diagnose disease, but it helps Dr. Bentler or Dr. Simmons plan a safe, organized removal process.
Signs You Should Bring It Up
How We Evaluate at The Holistic Dental Center
During a consultation or just before your removal appointment, your dentist touches the device's probe to each metal filling for a few seconds. It's painless and takes only a few minutes. The readings help organize the order fillings are removed in — they're one piece of planning information, not a diagnosis.
What Happens Next
Once the readings are in, your dentist will walk you through the removal plan and what to expect at each visit. If you're getting amalgam fillings replaced and want to understand how we plan for it, call us at (509) 325-2051 to schedule a consultation.
