Yes not only does it cause damage to the brain it can also cause possible damage to the kidneys and immune system. Ref: Press conference of the Swedish Council for Planning and Coordinating Research Stockholm 19 February 1998 "Amalgam can cause brain damage in Children."

When mercury is combined with other materials in dental amalgam, its chemical nature changes, so it is essentially harmless. The amount released in the mouth under the pressure of chewing and grinding is extremely small and no cause for alarm. In fact, it is less than what patients are exposed to in food, air, and water. Ongoing scientific studies conducted over the past 100 years continue to prove that amalgam is not harmful.

Amalgam Mercury (silver) fillings are a matter of medical dispute over whether they affect the health of people who have them as fillings in teeth. Many of the EPD related doctors will have some concern with the interaction of mercury with the immune system and allergies. Heavy metal exposures from a work environment (i.g. welding shops or metal/chemical processing) are also a related concern. On 6/3/97, Stan Rohrer <stan.rohrer at scitexdpi.

Single brief seizures do not cause brain damage. Although tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures, lasting longer than 20 minutes may injure the brain, there is no evidence that shorter seizures, lasting less than 20 minutes, cause permanent injury to the brain.

On October 8, 2003, Geoffrey Grubbs, Director, Office of Science and Technology, Office of Water, testified before the House Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Wellness and Human Rights. Read his testimony (PDF, 9pp, 81K, About PDF )

Amalgam, or “silver”, fillings are the most commonly placed filling material according to the ADA. Since the largest component of amalgam is mercury, not silver, they should be referred to as mercury fillings. More than 78% of dentist surveyed by the ADA considered amalgam the material of choice because it is cheap, easy to place, and it’s longevity.

No. All scientific studies have shown that mercury in amalgam fillings is safe. Please read our fact list on the Amalgam page, and read this article at Quackwatch.

Yes. Amalgam fillings are linked to neurological problems gastrointestinal problems sleep disturbances concentration problems memory disturbances restlessness bleeding gums and other mouth disorders. Ref: The statistical analysis 17500 system questionnaires (Tubing Norway) on Mercury from amalgam. Press conference in Jan 1997.

Most people recognize dental amalgams as silver fillings. Dental amalgam is a mixture of mercury, and an alloy of silver, tin and copper. Mercury makes up about 45-50 percent of the compound. Mercury is used to bind the metals together and to provide a strong, hard durable filling. After years of research, mercury has been found to be the only element that will bind these metals together in such a way that can be easily manipulated into a tooth cavity.

In general, seizures do not cause permanent brain damage. The brain has an amazing amount of unused capacity and even if cells are damaged during a seizure, your dog should have the ability to relearn. If your dog has had a cluster of severe seizures you may notice some changes in their behavior, but these should be temporary. Most dogs fully recover from seizures in a few days but for some it may take a few weeks.

Very small amounts of mercury can be released from the amalgam fillings. Testing equipment has enabled dentists to make this finding. It is also known that this release of mercury occurs mostly when the amalgam fillings are polished or removed.

Amalgam means a mix of metals. The filling material is made with a powder form of a few metals (silver, copper, tin, zinc) and a liquid form of mercury. The purpose of the mercury is to chemically bond to the other powdered metals causing a reaction which hardens the mixture into a solid metal to fill the tooth.. Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature, and the only chemical that can cause the hardening reaction for amalgam fillings.

Over the years there has been some concern as to the safety of amalgam (silver/mercury) fillings. An amalgam is a blend of copper, silver, tin and zinc, bound by elemental mercury. Dentists have used this blended metal to fill teeth for more than 100 years. The controversy is due to claims that the exposure to the vapor and minute particles from the mercury can cause a variety of health problems.

The use of dental amalgam fillings has largely been replaced with a choice of new fillings. Tooth coloured materials usually used for children’s fillings require much smaller cavities. It has been suggested by some health authorities than dental amalgam fillings should be avoided in favour of these tooth coloured fillings. Many people also prefer the tooth coloured fillings for cosmetic reasons.

It does not make sense from either a general health point of view or a cost point of view to replace amalgam fillings simply on the basis of the current questions being asked about possible amalgam toxicity. Replacement may be considered for individuals sensitive to dental amalgam. Yes, dentists recognize patient concerns with respect to choice of restorative materials and the patient's right to choose a dental material or to refuse treatment with any material.

You will not improve your dental health by having your dental amalgam fillings replaced unless you are one of those rare individuals who is particularly sensitive to dental amalgam fillings. It has been expressed by Australia’s health authorities and specialist doctors that there is no reason to believe that this will cure a variety of serious illnesses. There is no evidence that dental amalgam fillings can harm either a pregnant mother or her baby.

Silver" amalgams are over 50% mercury, and mercury is a heavy metal similar in characteristics to lead. A growing group of doctors believes that mercury toxicity may be at the bottom of many of the chronic health ills in this country. Several European countries have outlawed silver amalgam fillings. In California, dentists using mercury-containing materials must post signs notifying the public.

The available evidence speaks strongly against this possibility. Patients receiving ECT show no elevation of brain enzymes and proteins that are released into the bloodstream when brain damage occurs, such as after a stroke. Carefully-controlled animal studies have shown no evidence of brain damage from brief seizures as given with ECT, and sensitive brain-imaging studies performed months after ECT have shown no structural changes.

According to the American Dental Association, they are safe to use. Amalgam fillings do not contain free mercury; therefore according to the ADA, they impart no health risk and need not be removed unnecessarily.

I begin by gathering as much information as possible. This process actually begins before your first visit in our office, with your giving us your complete dental and medical history, past testing and lab results, descriptions of symptoms and related background material. Having this information in advance, we can make the best and most efficient use of your appointment time, as my staff and I will already have some knowledge of your unique dental health situation.

Our commitment to state-of-the-art, advanced dentistry, precludes the use of silver filling material (called amalgam) to restore your teeth. These are some of the reasons why: Mercury is a one of the most toxic substances known on earth. World renowned mercury toxicologists state that no amount of exposure to mercury vapor can be considered harmless. There are no studies proving that amalgam is safe when placed in the human body. In fact, amalgam has never been subjected to FDA testing.

Yes. Mercury, cadmium, lead, aluminium, nickel, and other common heavy metals can all cause thyroid damage. If you suspect toxic metal interference, the best course of action is to detoxify first with chlorella and cilantro extract. I would also suggest you complete an intestinal detox program. If you have more than a few mercury amalgam dental fillings you may wish to consider having them removed by someone that is adequately trained in such procedures.

Although some “experts” claim that individuals have brain damage or have died because of exposure to mold and especially mold toxins, there is no good science at this time to support these claims. Consequently it is prudent to minimize one’s exposure to really moldy environments. By “really moldy” we mean where there are large visible areas of mold (more than a few square feet) or the building has a “musty” odor because of hidden mold growth.

Due to important and technological advances such as ceramics and composite (tooth colored) fillings we rarely do silver amalgam fillings.

Generally, yes. Aside from the unappealing appearance of silver fillings, they can cause teeth to fracture over time. As a general rule, if the filling is small it is better to use tooth-colored material called a composite. As fillings get bigger, inlays and onlays are needed. These types of restorations support your teeth through bonding. They also hold up to chewing pressure, don't leak, and look like your real teeth.

Silver stars" are another name we use for silver fillings. It is made of dental amalgam. Dental amalgam is a mixture of mercury and an alloy of silver, tin and copper. Mercury is used to bind the metals together and provide a strong, hard durable filling material. Mercury in dental amalgam is not poisonous. When mercury is combined with other materials in dental amalgam, its chemical nature is changed making it harmless.

There are several products that can help support the body when faced with possible exposures to toxic substances. Specifically for amalgam fillings, one could consider support in the form of Mercurius Pentas™ TMS, a potentized product. See our health conditions page on “toxicity—heavy metal” for more general info and ideas. Yes—and we think even better.