Amalgam / Mercury Dental Filling Toxicity
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An often overlooked, but extremely important source of toxic material is the
mercury from silver [mercury] amalgam fillings. Some people who are aware of the
situation are confused by the mixture of information available. Unfortunately,
statements from dental trade organizations and on a few poorly-researched news
reports have muddled the situation.
Here are a few facts about mercury amalgam fillings:
- Causes Damage to Brain in Children
In February, 1998, a group of the world's top mercury researchers announced
that mercury from amalgam fillings can permanently damage the brain,
kidneys, and immune system of children.
- Amalgam Fillings Linked to Neurological Problems, Gastrointestinal
Problems
The first large-scale epidemiological
study of mercury and adverse reactions was recently completed and showed
that of the symptoms looked at, there was a link seen to gastrointestinal
problems, sleep disturbances, concentration problems, memory disturbances,
lack of initiative, restlessness, bleeding gums and other mouth disorders.
- Mercury / Alzheimer's Disease Connection Found
A study
related to mercury and Alzheimer's Disease was recently completed by a team
of scientists led by well-respected researcher Dr. Boyd Haley. They exposed
rats to levels of mercury vapor diluted to account for size differences
between humans and rats. The rats developed tissue damage
"indistinguishable" from that of Alzheimer's Disease. Repeating
the experiment showed the same results. Dr. Haley is quoted as saying
"I'm getting the rest of my fillings taken out right now, and I've
asked my wife to have hers replaced too."
- Amalgam Fillings Since 1970s Unstable
The type of mercury fillings that began to be used during the last couple of
decades, non-gamma-2 (high copper), releases
many times more mercury than the older style of amalgam fillings.
- Amalgam Fillings Release Highly Toxic Elemental Mercury
Mercury is one of the most toxic substances known. The mercury release from
fillings is absorbed primarily as highly toxic elemental mercury vapor.
- Amalgam Fillings Largest Source of Mercury By Far
Based on a number of studies in Sweden, the World Health Organization review
of inorganic mercury in 1991 determined that mercury absorption is estimated
to be approximately four times higher from amalgam fillings than from fish
consumption. Recent studies
have confirmed this estimate. The amount absorbed can vary considerably from
person to person.
- Gold Crowns, Gum, Bruxism, Computer Monitors Increase Release of
Mercury Significantly
Gum chewing,
grinding of teeth/bruxism,
computer
terminal exposure, presence
of gold fillings or gold crowns (even if covering mercury fillings),
teeth brushing, braces, and chewing
cause the release of significantly increased amounts of mercury from the
fillings.
- Cumulative Poison and Builds Up in Organs
Mercury released from fillings builds
up in the brain, kidneys, liver, pituitary, adrenals, and other parts of
the body.
- Mercury Amalgam Fillings Effect Porphyrins
Preliminary results from the first detailed
biochemical analysis of patients who removed mercury amalgam fillings
showed a significant drop in the excretion of porphyrins (important to heme
synthesis -- heme carries oxygen to red blood cells), as well as a number of
other key biochemical changes.
- Potential Contribuatory Factor in Other Diseases
Mercury from amalgam fillings has been implicated as a possible contribuatory
factor in some cases of Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, IBS,
reproductive disorders, allergies, and a variety of other illnesses.
- Mercury Build Up in Brain, Organs and Breast Milk of Fetuses of
Mothers With Amalgam Fillings
Mercury from fillings in pregnant women has been shown to cause mercury
accumulation in brain, kidneys and liver of human fetuses (all of the
areas tested). Studies have shown that mercury can be passed to infants from
breast milk.
- Proper Removal of Fillings Produces Eventual Health Improvement
A recent
survey in Sweden showed that of 268 patients who removed amalgam
fillings, 80% showed permanent health improvement. Three-fourths of those
that improved did so within 6 months while one-fourth of those who improved
did not show improvement until after 6 months. There were no signs of the
positive effects disappearing as might be expected with a placebo effect.
- World-reknowned Experts Agree About Potential Danger
In contrast to statements from dental trade organizations, toxicologists
and medical researchers are often quite concerned about the use of
mercury. Lars Friberg, the lead toxicologist on the World Health
Organization team looking at inorganic mercury and health effects recently
stated that he believes that mercury is unsuitable for dental materials
because of safety concerns.
- Canadian Class Action Lawsuit
Canadians are in the process of beginning a major class action lawsuit based
on the fact that the government knew of but did not warn the public about
mercury dangers from amalgam fillings.
Obviously, not everyone experiences acute toxicity effects from the mercury in
amalgam fillings. However, virtually everyone does have mercury build up in
their bodies from implantation of such fillings. The large increase in mercury
exposure from the newer non-gamma-2 mercury fillings means that only time will
tell how much damage has been caused by daily exposure to mercury to such
fillings.
I do not recommend that people assume automatically that they will be healed by
the removal of amalgam fillings. Many people are helped tremendously and some
are healed. The 80% figure for people showing improvement within a year likely
refers to people who had good reason to suspect that they were being
significantly effected by the fillings. The percentage of people in the general
population who might experience health improvement within one year after removal
is probably much lower than 80%. I recommend going into the mercury amalgam
removal procedure knowing that, at the very least, you will have removed
yourself from a regular exposure to an extremely toxic material such that it
will not build up in your organs and possibly cause significant health problems
at a later date.
Mercury amalgam fillings should be removed only by dentists
with experience using the IOAMT
mercury amalgam removal protocol (presented with the permission of the
excellent . Preventive
Dental Association web page). Such dentists are often experienced with
proper evaluation and placement of composite fillings, both of which can be
crucial for the success of the treatment. Biocompatability tests are often
important in determining which composite materials can be safely used. I believe
that composite (plastic) fillings are a better replacement than metal (e.g.,
gold) fillings even in chemically-sensitive individuals. They are, however, not
without safety questions, but are still likely to be much less toxic than
mercury amalgam fillings. Proper placement of composites should be left to
experienced amalgam removal dentists as the average well-meaning dentist may not
be aware of the newer placement techniques.
Further scientific information can be found at Dr.
Murray Vimy's Web Page, 150
Year's of Russian Roulette Web Page, and Bosse's Mercury
Page. More information about removal, detoxification, and placement of
composite fillings can be found at Bioprobe,
Inc. and at the Preventive
Dental Association. Information about finding a dentist practicing non-toxic
dentistry can be found on the Resources
For Related to Non-Toxic Dentistry web page. Also, the AMALGAM
mailing list can be a good source of accurate, up-to-date information.
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