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11-06-2001, 01:12 AM
Monday November 05 10:39 PM EST
Rep. Calls Mercury Fillings A Dental Danger
Consumers should know about the risks of mercury in dental fillings and the element should be phased out of dentistry in five years, according to a bill that a Southern California congresswoman introduced Monday.
"The fillings that most of us know as 'silver' are mainly composed of mercury, not silver," Rep. Diane Watson, D-Culver City, told news wires. "Mercury is an acute neurotoxin. It is the most toxic non-radioactive element and the most volatile heavy metal. It's time to remove mercury from the practice of dentistry."
California and several other states recently have enacted laws that address the health risks of mercury, said Watson, whose bill would address the use of the element on the federal level. In California over the past six months, the issue of mercury-based dental fillings has become a subject of controversy.
In September, the Legislature voted to abolish the state Dental Board and to replace it with new members, largely because of its refusal for nearly 10 years to adopt a fact sheet warning consumers of the dangers of mercury fillings, Watson told wire services. Gov. Gray Davis (news - web sites) signed the bill into law earlier this month. Besides outlawing mercury thermometers, the bill described the element as "a persistent and toxic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the environment."
But according to Lori Reed, of the California Dental Association, mercury "amalgam is not detrimental to anyone's health. As of this date, we don't have any concrete scientific evidence that shows any harm to patients."
......Lori Reed is a puppet lying to the public to protect a profitable establishment scam.
Here are a few facts about mercury amalgam fillings:
Causes Damage to Brain in Children
In February, 1998, a group of the world's top mercury researchers announced that mercury from amalgam fillings can permanently damage the brain, kidneys, and immune system of children.
Amalgam Fillings Linked to Neurological Problems, Gastrointestinal Problems
The first large-scale epidemiological study of mercury and adverse reactions was recently completed and showed that of the symptoms looked at, there was a link seen to gastrointestinal problems, sleep disturbances, concentration problems, memory disturbances, lack of initiative, restlessness, bleeding gums and other mouth disorders.
Mercury / Alzheimer's Disease Connection Found
A study related to mercury and Alzheimer's Disease was recently completed by a team of scientists led by well-respected researcher Dr. Boyd Haley. They exposed rats to levels of mercury vapor diluted to account for size differences between humans and rats. The rats developed tissue damage "indistinguishable" from that of Alzheimer's Disease. Repeating the experiment showed the same results. Dr. Haley is quoted as saying "I'm getting the rest of my fillings taken out right now, and I've asked my wife to have hers replaced too."
Amalgam Fillings Since 1970s Unstable
The type of mercury fillings that began to be used during the last couple of decades, non-gamma-2 (high copper), releases many times more mercury than the older style of amalgam fillings.
Amalgam Fillings Release Highly Toxic Elemental Mercury
Mercury is one of the most toxic substances known. The mercury release from fillings is absorbed primarily as highly toxic elemental mercury vapor.
Amalgam Fillings Largest Source of Mercury By Far
Based on a number of studies in Sweden, the World Health Organization review of inorganic mercury in 1991 determined that mercury absorption is estimated to be approximately four times higher from amalgam fillings than from fish consumption. Recent studies have confirmed this estimate. The amount absorbed can vary considerably from person to person.
Gold Crowns, Gum, Bruxism, Computer Monitors Increase Release of Mercury Significantly
Gum chewing, grinding of teeth/bruxism, computer terminal exposure, presence of gold fillings or gold crowns (even if covering mercury fillings), teeth brushing, braces, and chewing cause the release of significantly increased amounts of mercury from the fillings.
Cumulative Poison and Builds Up in Organs
Mercury released from fillings builds up in the brain, kidneys, liver, pituitary, adrenals, and other parts of the body.
Mercury Amalgam Fillings Effect Porphyrins
Preliminary results from the first detailed biochemical analysis of patients who removed mercury amalgam fillings showed a significant drop in the excretion of porphyrins (important to heme synthesis -- heme carries oxygen to red blood cells), as well as a number of other key biochemical changes.
Potential Contribuatory Factor in Other Diseases
Mercury from amalgam fillings has been implicated as a possible contribuatory factor in some cases of Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, IBS, reproductive disorders, allergies, and a variety of other illnesses.
Mercury Build Up in Brain, Organs and Breast Milk of Fetuses of Mothers With Amalgam Fillings
Mercury from fillings in pregnant women has been shown to cause mercury accumulation in brain, kidneys and liver of human fetuses (all of the areas tested). Studies have shown that mercury can be passed to infants from breast milk.
Proper Removal of Fillings Produces Eventual Health Improvement
A recent survey in Sweden showed that of 268 patients who removed amalgam fillings, 80% showed permanent health improvement. Three-fourths of those that improved did so within 6 months while one-fourth of those who improved did not show improvement until after 6 months. There were no signs of the positive effects disappearing as might be expected with a placebo effect.
World-reknowned Experts Agree About Potential Danger
In contrast to statements from dental trade organizations, toxicologists and medical researchers are often quite concerned about the use of mercury. Lars Friberg, the lead toxicologist on the World Health Organization team looking at inorganic mercury and health effects recently stated that he believes that mercury is unsuitable for dental materials because of safety concerns.
Canadian Class Action Lawsuit
Canadians are in the process of beginning a major class action lawsuit based on the fact that the government knew of but did not warn the public about mercury dangers from amalgam fillings.
Rep. Calls Mercury Fillings A Dental Danger
Consumers should know about the risks of mercury in dental fillings and the element should be phased out of dentistry in five years, according to a bill that a Southern California congresswoman introduced Monday.
"The fillings that most of us know as 'silver' are mainly composed of mercury, not silver," Rep. Diane Watson, D-Culver City, told news wires. "Mercury is an acute neurotoxin. It is the most toxic non-radioactive element and the most volatile heavy metal. It's time to remove mercury from the practice of dentistry."
California and several other states recently have enacted laws that address the health risks of mercury, said Watson, whose bill would address the use of the element on the federal level. In California over the past six months, the issue of mercury-based dental fillings has become a subject of controversy.
In September, the Legislature voted to abolish the state Dental Board and to replace it with new members, largely because of its refusal for nearly 10 years to adopt a fact sheet warning consumers of the dangers of mercury fillings, Watson told wire services. Gov. Gray Davis (news - web sites) signed the bill into law earlier this month. Besides outlawing mercury thermometers, the bill described the element as "a persistent and toxic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the environment."
But according to Lori Reed, of the California Dental Association, mercury "amalgam is not detrimental to anyone's health. As of this date, we don't have any concrete scientific evidence that shows any harm to patients."
......Lori Reed is a puppet lying to the public to protect a profitable establishment scam.
Here are a few facts about mercury amalgam fillings:
Causes Damage to Brain in Children
In February, 1998, a group of the world's top mercury researchers announced that mercury from amalgam fillings can permanently damage the brain, kidneys, and immune system of children.
Amalgam Fillings Linked to Neurological Problems, Gastrointestinal Problems
The first large-scale epidemiological study of mercury and adverse reactions was recently completed and showed that of the symptoms looked at, there was a link seen to gastrointestinal problems, sleep disturbances, concentration problems, memory disturbances, lack of initiative, restlessness, bleeding gums and other mouth disorders.
Mercury / Alzheimer's Disease Connection Found
A study related to mercury and Alzheimer's Disease was recently completed by a team of scientists led by well-respected researcher Dr. Boyd Haley. They exposed rats to levels of mercury vapor diluted to account for size differences between humans and rats. The rats developed tissue damage "indistinguishable" from that of Alzheimer's Disease. Repeating the experiment showed the same results. Dr. Haley is quoted as saying "I'm getting the rest of my fillings taken out right now, and I've asked my wife to have hers replaced too."
Amalgam Fillings Since 1970s Unstable
The type of mercury fillings that began to be used during the last couple of decades, non-gamma-2 (high copper), releases many times more mercury than the older style of amalgam fillings.
Amalgam Fillings Release Highly Toxic Elemental Mercury
Mercury is one of the most toxic substances known. The mercury release from fillings is absorbed primarily as highly toxic elemental mercury vapor.
Amalgam Fillings Largest Source of Mercury By Far
Based on a number of studies in Sweden, the World Health Organization review of inorganic mercury in 1991 determined that mercury absorption is estimated to be approximately four times higher from amalgam fillings than from fish consumption. Recent studies have confirmed this estimate. The amount absorbed can vary considerably from person to person.
Gold Crowns, Gum, Bruxism, Computer Monitors Increase Release of Mercury Significantly
Gum chewing, grinding of teeth/bruxism, computer terminal exposure, presence of gold fillings or gold crowns (even if covering mercury fillings), teeth brushing, braces, and chewing cause the release of significantly increased amounts of mercury from the fillings.
Cumulative Poison and Builds Up in Organs
Mercury released from fillings builds up in the brain, kidneys, liver, pituitary, adrenals, and other parts of the body.
Mercury Amalgam Fillings Effect Porphyrins
Preliminary results from the first detailed biochemical analysis of patients who removed mercury amalgam fillings showed a significant drop in the excretion of porphyrins (important to heme synthesis -- heme carries oxygen to red blood cells), as well as a number of other key biochemical changes.
Potential Contribuatory Factor in Other Diseases
Mercury from amalgam fillings has been implicated as a possible contribuatory factor in some cases of Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, IBS, reproductive disorders, allergies, and a variety of other illnesses.
Mercury Build Up in Brain, Organs and Breast Milk of Fetuses of Mothers With Amalgam Fillings
Mercury from fillings in pregnant women has been shown to cause mercury accumulation in brain, kidneys and liver of human fetuses (all of the areas tested). Studies have shown that mercury can be passed to infants from breast milk.
Proper Removal of Fillings Produces Eventual Health Improvement
A recent survey in Sweden showed that of 268 patients who removed amalgam fillings, 80% showed permanent health improvement. Three-fourths of those that improved did so within 6 months while one-fourth of those who improved did not show improvement until after 6 months. There were no signs of the positive effects disappearing as might be expected with a placebo effect.
World-reknowned Experts Agree About Potential Danger
In contrast to statements from dental trade organizations, toxicologists and medical researchers are often quite concerned about the use of mercury. Lars Friberg, the lead toxicologist on the World Health Organization team looking at inorganic mercury and health effects recently stated that he believes that mercury is unsuitable for dental materials because of safety concerns.
Canadian Class Action Lawsuit
Canadians are in the process of beginning a major class action lawsuit based on the fact that the government knew of but did not warn the public about mercury dangers from amalgam fillings.