"Experts" STILL Clueless About the Harmful Effects of Mercury
Much controversy has surrounded the notion that dental amalgam -- a restorative material used to fill dental cavities -- contains mercury that may be harmful to those who receive fillings. Some researchers fear this mercury may lead to a range of adverse human health effects after it has been placed in the mouth.
However, peer-reviewed scientific and medical literature has revealed, "There is no scientifically relevant and definitive evidence to demonstrate a causal link between dental amalgam and adverse health effects, except in rare instances of allergic reactions."
In order to draw these conclusions, roughly 300 studies of high scientific merit and study design were used, as well as various other submissions from the public. However, the primary basis for the review was from studies of mercury vapor or dental amalgam exposure in humans. Evidence in regard to adverse human outcomes was evaluated from a number of perspectives such as: epidemiological studies, secular trend data, animal toxicity studies, dose-response relationships and the plausibility of biological mechanisms.
Among the findings opposing the claim that dental amalgam poses health risks, some specifically state:
- There is lacking evidence to support a connection between dental amalgam exposure and health problems such as kidney or cognitive dysfunction, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis
- A variety of (non-specific) complaints accredited to dental amalgam have not been shown to be due to increased mercury release and absorptions from dental amalgam
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Dental amalgam has been used for more than 150 years in an estimated 71 million restorations (fillings) each year. Dentists use it because it is durable, easy to work with and can be quickly placed into a prepared tooth.
EurekAlert December 9, 2004
Dr. Mercola's Comment:
While this article may sound convincing, the numbers tell the real story, considering that 78 percent of Americans have dental fillings and 95 percent of people with disorders of the central nervous system such as MS, epilepsy, paralysis and migraines also have them. This begs the question, would you want mercury, one of the most powerful neurotoxins on the planet, embedded in your mouth, only inches from your brain? The answer, folks, is quite obvious.
Moreover, vapors from amalgams are released continually. Studies have found people with these fillings can have mercury vapor concentrations 10 times higher than those in people without them. Also, simple activities such as chewing gum, drinking hot liquids and brushing teeth can further increase the release of mercury.
You see, mercury is a poison and it has absolutely no reason to be in your mouth. NONE!
The unfortunate problem is that if mercury is finally recognized as the true toxic poison that it is, there will be TRILLIONS of dollars worth of damages that the dental profession will be liable for. It will be interesting to see this develop, but in the meantime, please refrain from using any dentist who currently puts amalgam fillings in your mouth. If they are still doing that, they are clueless about the dangers of mercury.
If you are interested in getting the straight scoop on mercury and the damage it can do to your body, I urge you to review the various research and papers I have posted on my site regarding the issue. I especially encourage you to read them if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Feeling "foggy headed"
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These are just a few of the signs that let you know that you may be suffering from metal poisoning -- a toxic accumulation of heavy metals in the soft tissues of the body. Mercury vapor is HIGHLY permeable and it will go through your skull bone like a hot knife through butter. It won't even blink twice. And it will stay there firmly bound to sulfur proteins in your brain causing damage to the microtubules that nourish your brain cells.
Therefore, if you have amalgam fillings and are seeking to remove them, I cannot stress enough: ONLY see a dentist who is properly trained in removing mercury fillings. If they don't appreciate mercury toxicity they will not implement special precautions, like room air to you by nasal cannula, rubber dams and high-pressure suction to suck out the mercury vapors that are released by drilling.
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