are choosing mercury-free fillings and the removal of old silver fillings that can contain up to 50% mercury that is considered to be toxic by reputable sources. The Mercury in Amalgam fill- ings have been suspected to be linked to a variety of health problems includ- ing Alzheimer’s disease, heart cell damage, nerve disorders, and weak immunity. When mercury is spilled at a dental facility, hazard control must be called in for clean-up, yet many still insist that silver fillings are safe to put in the mouth. Some sources claim that teeth grinding during sleep and every day activities such as eating and brushing amalgam-filled teeth increase exposure to mercury. Not all dentists are trained to safely


remove mercury fillings. The procedure, when employed properly, involves isolating the tooth and placing a special vaccum outside the mouth; potentially- toxic mercury fumes are captured in a box rather than dispersed into the air. During the process, the dentist and staff wears a masks and protective gear. After removal, the patient is then instructed to use a special rinse that binds with any mercury particles that might have escaped into the mucosa. Mercury is not the only sub- stance of concern. In the mid-1930s, one part to one million percentage of fluoride was considered to be as poisonous as arsenic and lead. Fluo- ride, a by-product of aluminum and fluoride toxicity can lead to a variety of health problems, including kidney problems, sleep disturbances, dam- aged chromosomes, hypothyroidism, compromised immunity, reproductive problems, lowered intelligence, and nerve disorders. These theories are still up for debate, but there are alternatives for those who wish to stay on the safe side when it comes to their dental and overall health.


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