Comments on: Are Silver Amalgam Fillings Hazardous to my Health?

By: Dentists Torrance

Dentists Torrance — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:22:10 +0000

I think that the controversy of amalgams is far from over. However, I do prefer porcelain fillings than mercury.

By: nunner84

nunner84 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:28:05 +0000

Check out this video on the Dangers of Mercury Based Amalgam Fillings and How to Remove Them! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kx3rqjsO9k

By: Downey Dentist

Downey Dentist — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:13:48 +0000

We have not used amalgam (silver fillings) in our office for over 15 years. Even though we do not use them I would not want them banned.

By: dentist vaughan

dentist vaughan — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:18:05 +0000

There is much controversy over mercury in dental amalgam. Studies fail to show that there is any effect on health.

By: Dr. V.R.

Dr. V.R. — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:00:51 +0000

I have personally had all my old amalgams removed but NOT because of the vapour issue. They were just really ugly! We need to differentiate between overall mercury load from all contributing factors versus the vapour from the dental amalgam.

To say amalgams almost killed your son without giving the background is very inflammatory. I'm sure you would like people to visit your website but give reasonable information within your comments above.

Many dental offices simply do not place amalgams anymore and judiciously replace them with other materials. The best of the best today are the pressed ceramic materials used with the Cerec or E4D machines. These materials are some of the best re biocompatability, thermocompatability and relevant wear statistics when compared to our natural enamel.

The basic fillings today are white fillings and these may last four to five years or more depending on your cleaning, mastication, placement technique and stress/grinding/clenching issues.

I personally ask my patients if they want their amalgams removed, give them all the relevant information and get their consent before any treatment is completed. I respect their thoughts and try to give my informed professional opinion based on multiple research articles.

Thanks!

By: Taajah

Taajah — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:19:36 +0000

Amalgams are dangerous! They almost killed my son. Since then, I have personally seen the results of many people who have been poisoned by silver fillings. The FDA and the ADA refuses to pay attention, because of financial interests. As usual, American doctors are behind the times.

Same issue with lead. In 1904, Australian doctors were treating their patients for lead poisoning. In the 1920's, 10 countries had already banned lead! The grand old United States of America waited until 1978 and watched thousand and thousand and thousands of American children get lead poisoned.

Read my son's story. If you want to get to the truth, contact me!
http://www.kjsstory.com

By: Emergency Dental

Emergency Dental — Sun, 09 May 2010 06:59:09 +0000

Despite numerous studies that show that dental amalgam fillings are safe, the controversy regarding mercury still exists. There are cases when dental amalgam would be the better option but had to use composite due to patient preference and opinion.

By: DDS Orange

DDS Orange — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:00:20 +0000

I agree that people will view the issue of amalgam safety differently, so it would be better if a patient asks a dentist for alternative fillings, such as porcelain fillings, dental sealants or crowns, in order to avoid controversy.

By: Dorothee Krien

Dorothee Krien — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:00:01 +0000

Here are some links that show the dangers of amalgam and other forms of mercury. Increasing levels of electromagnetic fields add to the health risks:

http://www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/iuk/live/forschung/publikationen/Mutter_Autism_NEL.pdf

http://www.nel.edu/pdf_/25_5/NEL240504R01_Mutter_.pdf
Toxicity, Mercury
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/819872-overview
Mercury: a common cause of chronic conditions related to intestinal dysfunction such as ulcerative colitis, IBS, Chron’s, psoriasis, food allergies, arthritis, and autoimmune disease; and treatments that improve these conditions. B Windham (Ed)
http://www.flcv.com/leakyghg.html

Neurological Effects of Mercury Exposure
The increase in Alzheimer’s has been over 300% while the increase in Parkinson’s and … along with leading to decreased levels of glutathione peroxidation and … effect of reducing the level of posterior pituitary hormone(oxytocin). …
http://www.flcv.com/neurohg.html
http://www.flcv.com/kidshg.html

Neurological and Immune Reactive Conditions Affecting Kids: The mercury connection to neurological pervasive developmental disorders(autism, schizophrenia, dyslexia, ADD, childhood depression, learning disabilities, OCD, etc.) and developmental immune conditions(eczema, asthma, and allergies) Bernard Windham(Ed)
Mercury Exposure Levels from Amalgam Dental Fillings …
Mercury and aspartame have been found to be causes of MS, …… Aug, 1964; & Lorscheider F, Vimy M. Mercury and idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. …
http://www.flcv.com/amalg6.html -

http://www.ninastoutwellness.com/page/992164
Leading Mercury Scientist, Dr. Haley, Refutes ADA in Congres
Mercury release from dental amalgam restorations after magnetic resonance imaging and following mobile phone use
Pak J Biol Sci. 2008 Apr 15;11(8):1142-6.
Mercury release from dental amalgam restorations after magnetic resonance imaging and following mobile phone use.
Mortazavi SM, Daiee E, Yazdi A, Khiabani K, Kavousi A, Vazirinejad R, Behnejad B, Ghasemi M, Mood MB.

Department of Medical Physics, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

In the 1st phase of this study, thirty patients were investigated. Five milliliter stimulated saliva was collected just before and after MRI. The magnetic flux density was 0.23 T and the duration of exposure of patients to magnetic field was 30 minutes. In the 2nd phase, fourteen female healthy University students who had not used mobile phones before the study and did not have any previous amalgam restorations were investigated. Dental amalgam restoration was performed for all 14 students. Their urine samples were collected before amalgam restoration and at days 1, 2, 3 and 4 after restoration. The mean +/- SD saliva Hg concentrations of the patients before and after MRI were 8.6 +/- 3.0 and 11.3 +/- 5.3 microg L(-1), respectively (p < 0.01). A statistical significant (p < 0.05) higher concentration was observed in the students used mobile phone. The mean +/- SE urinary Hg concentrations of the students who used mobile phones were 2.43 +/- 0.25, 2.71 +/- 0.27, 3.79 +/- 0.25, 4.8 +/- 0.27 and 4.5 +/- 0.32 microg L(-1) before the amalgam restoration and at days 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively. Whereas the respective Hg concentrations in the controls, were 2.07 +/- 0.22, 2.34 +/- 0.30, 2.51 +/- 0.25, 2.66 +/- 0.24 and 2.76 +/- 0.32 microg L(-1). It appears that MRI and microwave radiation emitted from mobile phones significantly release mercury from dental amalgam restoration. Further research is needed to clarify whether other common sources of electromagnetic field exposure may cause alterations in dental amalgam and accelerate the release of mercury.

PMID: 18819554 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18819554?dopt=AbstractPlus

By: Jenna

Jenna — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:56:36 +0000

Angela, I agree, one should always do their own research on such topics. I’d like for one of our dentists to comment on the average age that children have their first filling in relation to the average age that autism is diagnosed. As far as I know, children are usually diagnosed with autism at early ages, sometimes years earlier than they would have their first fillings, making it difficult to link the two. Again, I’d be interested to hear the expert’s take on this issue. Thanks for your comment!