DENTAL NEWS: New research shows that human teeth lost some enamel hardness after the application of several different products used in the home to whiten teeth. The study suggests that future generations of such products might be reformulated in an effort to reduce these side effects.
DENTAL VIEWS: My question is this: if the in-home bleaching products are bad for your teeth, are the in-dentist-office bleaching products also bad for your teeth? In other words, maybe teeth bleaching isn't a good idea, especially when there are other, safer options for
whitening your teeth.DENTAL NEWS: Despite Skeptics, Amalgam Fillings Are Safe Says Researcher. Dental amalgam (i.e. mercury fillings) has been proven safe yet unfounded controversy still surrounds it says Dr. Rod Mackert, professor of dental materials MCG School of Dentistry Department of Oral Rehabilitation in Georgia.
DENTAL VIEWS: People, a no less authority than the ADA says that amalgam fillings are perfectly safe; I guess the type of person who would believe that they aren't would probably believe that the moon landings were faked.
The FDA Hearings on dental amalgam "mercury" fillings on September 7th & 8th, 2006 voted NO to these 2 questions:
ReplyDelete"Does the draft FDA white paper objectively and clearly present the current state of knowledge about the exposure and health effects related to dental amalgams?"
"Given the amount and quality of information available for the draft FDA white paper, are the conclusions reasonable?"
By a 13 to 7 vote, the panelists of distinguished neurologists and dentists voted NO. Show me the science that amalgams are SAFE!
Linda Brocato
DAMS-IL
Thank you for your comment Linda. I think the burden of proof is on the side of the anti-amalgam believers to prove that these types of feelings are unsafe rather than on pro-amalgam forces to prove that they are safe.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I (obviously) disagree with you, your comment has prompted me to do more research on the matter.
Feelings? Amalgam feelings? I meant fillings!
ReplyDeleteKen,
ReplyDeleteLook at these web sites:
www.iaomt.org,
www.toxicteeth.org,
www.mercurypoisoned.com,
www.dams.cc,
www.flcv.com/dams.html,
www.melisa.org.
These are some UTUBE Sites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDnfeIwd0wI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJOY7de5jCM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ylnQ-T7oiA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfVsUuhoFWY
FDA WEBSITE-JUNE 2008
www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/amalgams.html
INDIVIDUAL CASES OF MERCURY POISONING
www.mercurypoisoned.com/FDA_hearings/advisory_panel_rejects_amalgam_safety.html
I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1981. 3 hospitalizations, 8 different medications including oral and intravenous chemotherapy for MS, experimental Plasmaphoresis, bedridden for 10 years, slurred speech and dying. I had my dental amalgam mercury "silver" fillings removed and guess what? All symptoms gradually disappeared, NO medication, NO relaspes, NO symptoms, except this left me in a wheelchair! This is extremely unusual for MS people. Prior to mercury dental removal I had 1 to 3 relaspes per year and haven't had 1 relaspe since removal in 1989.
Amalgams contain 50% mercury, a poison and neuro-toxin and mercury vapors are released 24/7 everytime a person chews, drinks hot liquids, brushes their teeth, etc. See "The Smoking Teeth" at www.iaomt.org.
Dentsply amalgam mfg. has an MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheet) that has Warnings/Contraindications/ETC.
Copyright 1997 DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL (World’s largest amalgam manufacturer)
Materials Safety Data Sheet
Dispersalloy®
http://www.caulk.com/MSDSDFU/DispersDFU.html
Contraindication
The use of amalgam is contraindicated;
♦. In proximal or occlusal contact to dissimilar metal restorations.
♦. In patients with severe renal deficiency.
♦. In patients with known allergies to amalgam
♦. For retrograde or endodontic filling.
♦. As a filling material for cast crown.
♦. In children 6 and under.
♦. In expectant mothers.
Side Effects/Warning
Prior to use, read the MSDS information and product instructions for this item.
Exposure to mercury may cause irritation to skin, eyes, respiratory tract and mucous membrane. In individual cases, hypersensitivity reactions, allergies, or electrochemically caused local reactions have been observed. Due to electrochemical processes, the lichen planus of the mucosa may develop.
Mercury may also be a skin sensitizer, pulmonary sensitizer, nephrotoxin and neurotoxin.
After placement or removal of amalgam restorations, there is a temporary increase of the mercury concentration in the blood and urine.
Mercury expressed during condensation and unset amalgam may cause amalgamation or galvanic effect if in contact with other metal restorations. If symptoms persist, the amalgam should be replaced by a different material.
Removal of clinically acceptable amalgam restorations should be avoided to minimize mercury exposure, especially in expectant mothers.
Precautions
♦ The number of amalgam restorations for one patient should be kept to a minimum.
♦ Inhalation of mercury vapor by dental staff may be avoided by proper handling of the amalgam, the use of masks, along with adequate ventilation.
♦ Avoid contact with skin and wear safety glasses and gloves.
♦ Store amalgam scrap in well sealed containers. Regulations for disposal must be observed.
http://www.caulk.com ./MSDSDFU/DispersalloyMSDS.htm l
This will hopefully help you with your research Ken.
Linda Brocato
DAMS-IL