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See book keywords and concepts | | In 1990, dental amalgams comprised 67.6% of all dental restorations, by 1999 45.3% used amalgams, and in 2003, an estimated 30% of dental restorations used amalgam. Cavities that previously would have been treated using dental amalgam are now usually filled with a resin composite.
Several countries, including Canada, Norway, Sweden, Britain, Germany and Denmark, currently advise dentists against using mercury fillings for pregnant women. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
See book keywords and concepts |  A recent study found that patients with dental amalgams had a significantly higher incidence of insomnia (as well as anger, depression, and anxiety) than those without amalgams, because of mercury's effects on neurotransmitters in the brain.16
Candida: Candida infection can directly alter sleep patterns, according to a study with animals.17 Yeast infections can also cause food allergies to develop. |
Ron Garner
See book keywords and concepts |  We rarely connect illness symptoms we experience with amalgams that were put into our teeth many years before.
In his publication, Toxic Teeth: A Guide to Mercury Exposure from "Silver" Fillings, Dr. Vimy says:
It is now established that dental mercury fillings constitute the largest single source of inorganic mercury exposure to the general population, larger than all other environmental sources combined.
Experimental evidence clearly shows that kidney function is reduced by 50% one month after dental filling placement and continues to decline at 60 days. ... |
Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Nonetheless, I have several patients who were convinced of this and went through the long, expensive, and painful process of having all their amalgams removed. Unfortunately, they are still ill. Any believer can act as an authority and state that heavy metals or mercury from teeth are responsible for your being sick. And if there is M.D. or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) after his or her name, that practitioner can use intravenous chelation as a treatment.
Using chelation as a treatment for CFS or FM is extreme even for believers in chelation. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Our problem is that we can't predict exactly which people will have considerable and noticeable improvement after removing their amalgams and those who won't notice anything right away but will have the long-term benefits of removing toxic waste from the body."
"My mother has a book by a Dr. Huggins ..."
"Dr. Huggins is a dentist who's led the fight against the use of mercury in our bodies. He reports many cases of successful reversal of MS symptoms with mercury-amalgam removal."
"What have you observed?"
"A few people with MS have done much better after removal of mercury amalgams. | | The act of chewing has been shown to release measurable amounts of mercury vapor from these amalgams into the mouth. In animal studies, placing mercury amalgams in the mouth resulted in abnormalities of immune function, which returned to normal when the mercury was removed from the mouth.
The question of whether mercury fillings represent a health risk to humans has been heatedly debated. Although disagreements persist, we do not believe that the continued use of mercury fillings is justifiable, considering that many other materials are available in modern dentistry. |
Ray D. Strand
See book keywords and concepts |  If you ask your dentist about possible alternatives to these mercury amalgams, he does have much safer options. (Don't run out and have all of your mercury fillings removed, though. If it is not done properly, it may cause more harm than if you just leave them alone.)
Coenzyme QIC
Coenzyme QlO, as you will recall, is a very potent antioxidant as well as one of the most important nutrients for the production of energy within the cell. |
Ron Garner
See book keywords and concepts | | As much as you are able to, correct the wrongs that are present in your life, such as mercury amalgams and smoking.
5 Choose not to use, any more than is absolutely necessary, any harmful chemicals, pesticides, tobacco, or food additives.
6 Reduce your exposure to emf and emr-emitting electrical devices. Regarding geopathic energies, look at animals to identify them. For example, large animals like horses, cows, and dogs will not lie down in geopathic energy areas. So if your dog won't lie on your bed where you sleep, move the position of your bed. | | Avoid fluoride, amalgams (fillings) that contain mercury, and root canals. A good resource on self-care (without the dentist) for healthy teeth can be found on the Internet at www.mizar5.com.
Wear loose-fitting clothing made from natural fibers. Avoid synthetics —nylons, acetates, et cetera, as these interfere with the body's electrical balance.
When possible, expose your skin to sunshine for brief periods each day. Vitamin D, manufactured by the action of sun on the skin, is needed for health. Avoid tanning lotions because they clog pores; instead, you can use hemp oil. | | Research has shown that the best replacements for mercury-containing amalgams and crowns containing metal are non-conductive composites.
Here is some good news. Dr. Huggins reports that a number of so-called incurable diseases respond positively after all the offending dental materials have been removed from the mouth. | | Dental "silver" amalgams and seafood, especially fish, are now recognized as the number one and two sources of mercury poisoning. Coal-burning power plants release a large amount of mercury into the environment.2 Mercury poisoning is a global problem, because winds carry it around the world, even to the Arctic. Once in the air, it is inhaled, and starts accumulating in the food chain. A World Health Organization report from 1997 stated that mercury accumulates at the top of the aquatic and marine food chains, and that fish are the major source of dietary exposure. | | Dental amalgams are unstable compounds. They corrode, and the corrosion releases mercury into the body continuously. It is constantly being "off gassed," or released as vapor in the mouth, and absorbed via the lungs and intestinal tract, where it enters the blood stream. Dr. Murray Vimy, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary and Practitioner of Dental Medicine, published articles in more than forty medical journals around the world on the dangers of mercury. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
See book keywords and concepts | | Have your mercury amalgams removed ASAP since dental fillings produce vapors which leak into your body. Find a biological dentist who has experience in removing mercury fillings.
• Use ion foot baths. These devices work by delivering an electric current into the body through the feet. Charged ions attach to heavy metal toxins and neutralize them. The metals are then pulled out of the body through your feet as you soak them.
• Eliminate your exposure to aluminum! Use natural anti-perspirant that does not contain aluminum. |
Gabriel Cousens
See book keywords and concepts |  The two main contributing factors seem to be a diet high in fish and the common use of silver-mercury amalgams for dental work. Fish consumption alone may be enough to cause mercury toxicity. An article by the Canadian Medical Association in 1976 reported that Indians in Northern Canada, who ate more than a pound of fish per day, had symptoms of mercury poisoning. A 1985 study in West Germany of 136 people who regularly consumed fish from the Elbe River found a correlation between the blood levels of both mercury and pesticides and the amount of fish eaten. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  For most people, the release of mercury from dental amalgams is the primary means of mercury exposure, and a direct correlation has been demonstrated between the amount of inorganic mercury in the brain and the number of amalgam surfaces in the mouth. Mercury from dental amalgam passes into body tissues, and it accumulates in the body over time. Mercury exposure, especially from dental amalgams, cannot be excluded as a major contributor to Alzheimer's disease.
Many people who develop Alzheimer's disease have a family history of the disorder, suggesting that heredity may be involved. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
See book keywords and concepts |  The material dentists use to fill dental cavities is a mixture (amalgam) of metals, but it's at least 50 percent mercury. amalgams are well documented to continuously release harmful mercury vapors into the brain, bloodstream, and other tissues. Galvanism with other metals in the mouth, such as gold or bridgework, can accelerate this process. Galvanism is a process by which a "battery" effect is created in the mouth when different kinds of metals come in contact with each other and saliva. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
See book keywords and concepts | | Harmful Metals and Chemicals
Conventional dental amalgams or "silver" fillings are actually made of tin, copper, silver, nickel, zinc, and the toxic metal mercury. These fillings disintegrate over time, and in some instances, have been shown to release these metals into the body, affecting the bones and the central nervous system and brain. Evidence now shows that mercury amalgam fillings are the major source of mercury exposure for the general public, at rates six times higher than those found in fish and seafood.9 One of the symptoms of mercury toxicity is disturbed sleep. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | In animal studies, placing mercury amalgams in the mouth resulted in abnormalities of immune function, which returned to normal when the mercury was removed from the mouth.
The question of whether mercury fillings represent a health risk to humans has been heatedly debated. Although disagreements persist, we do not believe that the continued use of mercury fillings is justifiable, considering that many other materials are available in modern dentistry. Whether people should have their old mercury amalgams removed is another question. |
Bottom Line Health
See book keywords and concepts | | Cavities that previously would have been treated using dental amalgam are now usually filled with a resin composite.
Several countries, including Canada, Norway, Sweden, Britain, Germany and Denmark, currently advise dentists against using mercury fillings for pregnant women. However, the ADA contends that this recommendation was made despite the lack of scientific evidence of systemic health problems or toxic effects and maintains its position that dental amalgam should remain an option for patients. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Swank's diet combined with a food-allergy program after testing, flaxseed oil for now with vitamin E, testing for good digestion, vitamin B12, folic acid, and B-complex injections, AMP injections, removing mercury amalgams . . . Wow, that's a lot to do. Some of it's got to help."
"That's not quite all. MS is classified as an autoimmune disease. We've found that levels of DHEA, an adrenal hormone, are frequently low in patients with MS and other autoimmune problems. Supplementing to bring DHEA levels back to normal is usually helpful in MS patients."
"I'll get that tested, too. |
Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH
See book keywords and concepts |  Recently, Dr Siblerud found that a very significant deterioration of psychological health occurred in people with mercury amalgams and an improvement occurred when these fillings were removed. Fifty subjects with fillings had 1.43 ppm in their hair and 3.70 ppm in urine, compared with 50 with no fillings who had 1.13 in hair and 1.23 in urine. The amalgam group was more depressed, had less peace of mind, and had more problems in concentration. They had more than twice as many complaints, such as sudden outbursts of anger, depression, irritability, and anxiety. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Whether people should have their old mercury amalgams removed is another question. We have seen some patients in whom an autoimmune disease or other serious illness improved dramatically after their mercury fillings were replaced with other materials. However, only about 10% of those who have undergone amalgam removal have seen significant benefit. Changing one's fillings is expensive and traumatic to the teeth. When considering removing mercury fillings, the potential benefits should be weighed against the cost and the risk of damage to the teeth. | | A few people with MS have done much better after removal of mercury amalgams. A few haven't had any change, and most find it somewhat helpful. If you can afford it, I'd recommend it."
"I only have a few; they've been there since I was a teenager. As long as I'm going to do everything possible, I'll do that, too. Maybe I'll be one of the lucky ones."
"Make sure to find a dentist who knows how to determine what dental materials are safest for you. Here's a number to call to find one."
"Thank you. Let's see if I understand everything. Dr. |
Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH
See book keywords and concepts | | He concluded that mercury is released from amalgams; it is released continuously when we chew; it is taken up into the tissues in animal models, particularly the liver, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys; and it can induce pathology in sheep. Removal of the mercury improves kidney function. It is linked to Alzheimer's disease and to the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria. The board eventually decided not to bring in their pernicious recommendation.
In a recent paper, Dr A. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology has a very specific protocol that must be followed to prevent dramatic rises in mercury levels that can follow attempts to remove mercury amalgams by conventional means. I would suggest that you call the IAOMT office for a list of names of dentists in your area using this approved method of filling removal. It is interesting to note that the vapors released during removal of fillings is so toxic that dentists are urged to wear a special mercury filter gas mask during the procedure. |
Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH
See book keywords and concepts | | Contrary to the view put forward by the dental profession, mercury is not harmless when present in the amalgam with other metals; rather, it gradually disappears from the amalgams and seeps into the rest of the body. It is released as vapor, which is increased by chewing. The amount released accumulates daily. The mercury lodges in the tissues, is absorbed by the lungs and intestinal tract, and accumulates in the brain and other organs. Methyl mercury is absorbed from the mouth and goes directly to the brain.
Dr Shartzendruber added that as a general toxin it affected all tissues. | | Everyone should insist that mercury amalgams not be used and gradually replace existing mercury amalgam fillings with other material. When the demand for other safer compositions becomes noticeable, the manufacturers will surely meet the demand and dentists will learn the needed skills to work with these materials.
Detoxification
The final diagnosis of metal toxicity for aluminum and mercury, as well as for cadmium, silver, gold, and lead, is made by laboratory tests, namely blood analysis, urine analysis, and hair analysis. | | But whenever a person has any physical or mental problem for which there appears to be no cause and which has remained untreatable, it is important to examine the question whether mercury amalgams might be an important factor. More dentists are familiar with mercury toxicity and have developed methods for helping determine whether there is a problem. They take special precautions not to expose themselves to mercury. Even their associations, who stoutly defend the use of mercury, advise their members not to be exposed to it. |
Kevin Trudeau
See book keywords and concepts |  When all else fails, you must address the devastation of toxic dental metals, root canals, and mercury amalgams. This information is still being ignored by the majority of mainstream dentistry and medicine. Holistic doctors (doctors who treat the whole person and not just disease) have looked at this issue for years. It has been recognized as having a devastating impact on your health. Metal simply should not be in your mouth. Researchers in Europe have estimated that perhaps up to half of all chronic degenerative diseases and illness can be linked to the toxic dental metals in your mouth. |
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