Mercury free dentistry in Surrey
The safety of the mercury contained within dental amalgam has been debated for many years. The use of dental amalgam is now prohibited in Sweden and Germany. Although no scientific evidence has yet conclusively proved the risk to health, it would seem sensible not to place a known poison into the mouth and leave it there for many years.
It may also be worth noting that after placing an amalgam filling, the residual material cannot simply be disposed of in the normal waste bin - the unused amalgam must be disposed of in a poisons container and then collected by a specialist removal company. Odd that it can be deposited into the teeth…
There are now many alternatives to the use of dental amalgam which are cosmetically superior and can be equally durable. CEREC may be the best example.
At the Clock Tower Dental Clinic existing amalgam is removed carefully under rubber dam isolation and copious water irrigation. High-bore suction dramatically cuts down the emission of mercury vapour.
Homeopathic remedies are also used to decrease any toxicity.
Dangers of Mercury
The following are scientific facts prepared by the International Association of Oral Medicine and Toxicology - www.iaomt.org
A more complete discussion with scientific references can be found at http://www.toxicteeth.org/Fact Sheet2006.pdf
- Mercury is the 2nd most toxic substance in the world.
- At least 17 studies have shown that mercury fillings constantly leak mercury vapour.
- 80% of the mercury vapour that we inhale from mercury fillings enters our bloodstream.
- Mercury is transferred from a mother to her foetus during pregnancy and is transferred post-natally through breastmilk.
- Many studies have established that mercury vapour from fillings can lead to health problems.
- Mercury promotes the formation of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
- Mercury harms the health of dentists and dental personnel.
- The UK Dept of Health advises Dentists not to place or replace amalgam fillings in pregnant women.
- The National Academy of Sciences estimated that 60,000 newborns a year are at risk of learning disabilities because of the mercury in mothers. In September 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) admitted that they were unable to prove the safety of mercury fillings.
- Mercury fillings are banned in Japan, Norway, and Sweden. They are not allowed in women and children in Austria and Germany. They will be banned in California. There has been proposed legislation in the U.S. Congress to have them banned or highly restricted in the U.S.
Additional information is available here - www.mercuryfreedentistry.org.uk
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