Silver fillings on tooth #2?

So, I feel like this whole discussion was shut down way too early, which honestly seems pretty irrational when you consider just how serious the subject matter is. I really think we need to reopen this thread because what we're talking about matters for everyone, and to get us started, I want to share a documentary that a lot of people consider the gold standard on this topic.

And on a more practical note, I’m looking for some solid recommendations—who is the most skilled and professional specialist in NYC for extracting those fillers? You really need someone with top-tier equipment, or at least incredibly high-quality gear; it doesn't necessarily have to be "the best" in the world, but they need to be highly competent, because the amount of mercury vapor released while swapping out those fillers is actually terrifying, much like what you'll see in this documentary:

After sitting there and processing everything I've watched regarding this whole situation, I'm still feeling a bit lost on where to stand, but honestly, it all starts to make a lot of sense when you look at the big picture...

Video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7pGE...ayer_embedded#!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqFE6OF8lts

News article:
http://www.nytimes.com/health...2/Default.aspx

http://webmd.com/

Hi everyone,
Everything regarding amalgam fillings has already been covered in the dedicated thread—concerns, technical data, pros and cons, you name it. I don't see much point in further complaining about it here.
The only update is that the USA will be banning amalgams produced from 2015 onwards.
In my view, having a few old amalgams removed isn't going to kill you. Think about the dentists who worked during the peak era of amalgam—up until about a decade ago—placing and removing ten fillings a day while breathing those vapors for eight hours straight in closed offices. I have several family members with 35 years of experience who did exactly that. If there were a major health crisis linked to it, they’d all be dead or riddled with disease by now. That isn't the case, and there is a logical reason for that. 😉 To be clear, I personally dislike amalgams and don't recommend them because modern aesthetic materials are just as good, if not better. Old black fillings should be replaced, if for any reason at all, it should be due to wear, leakage at the margins, or aesthetics.
If you want a "safe" replacement of a dark filling, it is typically done using a rubber dam and high-powered suction—which makes the procedure more expensive than usual. I can send a recommendation for a clinic via PM.
For any other questions, please stick to the appropriate thread. Thanks.