[HealthyIndia] Dental amalgams may not be safe: Federal report.

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Mercury is the main component of amalgams and when in active contact with food and drinks taken by us, Hg(Hydrargyrum) gets assimilated into the system and causes irreparable damages to he body as detailed in this article

 

 

ARE DENTAL AMALGAMS SAFE?

 

 

By Dr. James Howenstine, MD. May 20, 2004 NewsWithViews.com

Standard dental care in the United States involves the placement of silver amalgams to repair caries. Fifty percent of the silver amalgam that is used consists of mercury which is gradually eroded from the surface of the amalgam into the air and saliva leading to serious health problems. Some dentists use ceramic material to fill caries. More than 250 varieties of ceramic amalgams are available. These ceramic amalgams have their own problems because the ceramic material may contain metals (cadmium, vanadium etc.), and plastic which also become absorbed into the body as the amalgams are worn down. The metals are toxic and the plastic degrades into estrogen which can produce symptoms of excessive estrogen in both men and women. Fifty two percent of a " silver " amalgam is actually mercury.

A recent article titled Mercury: The Unsuspected Killer

[1] by John Moore provides valuable information about the extent of the mercury problem and the proper way to correct this problem. Mr. Moore became very weak and unable to concentrate in 1987. His short-term memory was disappearing and he had unexplainable irritability and bouts of explosive anger. The classic symptom of mercury toxicity is unexplained irritability. Two different persons suggested that mercury toxicity might be the explanation for his symptoms. He started taking supplements to eliminate mercury and had his mercury amalgams removed. All his symptoms disappeared and he returned to good health. This experience caused him to embark on an ongoing study to learn more about mercury toxicity. Mercury causes cancer, undesirable chromosome changes, fetal malformations, miscarriages, allergies, nerve cell damage, damage to the environment and death.

Tests to discover how much mercury is in the human body are often normal in persons who have excess mercury. This occurs because mercury is immediately bound to cells and thus is often unable to be detected by tests of blood, urine, or hair.

Sometimes in removing the amalgams there is not enough tooth surface remaining to permit placement of a new amalgam. These teeth need to be removed. One of Mr. Moore's molars had a large gold crown. After this crown was removed a large piece of mercury was visible. This mercury had eroded into the remaining tooth and extended down into the space where the nerve was located. This tooth had to be removed as should all teeth where root canals had been previously performed. When teeth are removed, at times, cosmetic problems may be apparent. These can usually be corrected, but in all cases the removal of the dangerous mercury needs to take precedent.

Mercury is steadily released from amalgams 24 hours a day. This release is accentuated by chewing and eating hot foods. After 5 years have elapsed about 50 % of the mercury is no longer in the amalgam. The released mercury has entered the body (80 %) and escaped from the body (20 %) in expired air. This expired air serves as a source for spouses, friends, and relatives to become contaminated with mercury. The person who has had his amalgams removed can thus be refilled with mercury from the spouse who still has a mouth full of mercury containing amalgams.

How Can Amalgams Be Safely Removed?

When the patient is not protected from re-breathing mercury vapor as amalgams are removed, the patient may become worse from the inhalation of more mercury that they can tolerate. Individuals have become quadriplegic and comatose because they were inadequately protected from re-breathing mercury vapor during amalgam extraction. All persons have different tolerances for mercury so amalgam release might cause no effect in one person and yet be able to produce coma in another. Therefore caution in removal of amalgams is imperative.

Mr Moore strongly advises that a nitrous oxide nosepiece be taped to the nose so that non mercury vapor containing air, oxygen or a combination of both can be breathed during the extraction process. There is enough mercury in a large molar amalgam to cause the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to close a 10 acre fishpond as the fish would be too toxic to eat.

Dental Office Mercury Exposure

The most dangerous place to be in a dental office is the room where the hygienist does the cleaning because the polishing of old amalgams instantly releases mercury into the air

.. When you have teeth cleaned request that the amalgams be left alone. Rubbing an amalgam with an eraser or scraping with a pocket knife releases a cloud of mercury vapor into the air. Chewing tobacco, drinking hot coffee, or eating hot foods increases the release of mercury. Every 10 degree rise in temperature doubles the release of mercury. Dental vaporization is particularly dangerous because of the closeness of the mercury vapor to the brain

[2] and the capability of mercury to easily penetrate the blood-brain barrier.

Are There Any Ill Effects In Dentists And Dental Personnel From Exposure To Mercury?

 

In 1995 behavioral testing disclosed significant impairment of concentration, emotional lability, somatosensory irritation, and mood (depression) in dentists working with mercury when compared to non amalgam exposed dentists. The urinary concentration of mercury was seven times greater in amalgam working dentists than the level found in non amalgam dentists.

On 9/8/06, Jagannath Chatterjee <jagchat01 wrote:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FDA at odds over safety of mercury fillings

Health advisers reject federal report, say more study is needed.

 

WASHINGTON - Government health advisers rejected a federal report that concluded dental fillings used by millions of patients are safe, saying further study of the mercury-laden amalgam is needed.

 

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14720814/

 

 

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