Smoking Tooth = Poison Gas

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Relationships between teeth and the body

Facts about Fillings

The Toxicity of Mercury Amalgam Dental Fillings An often overlooked, but extremely important source of toxic material is the mercury from silver [mercury] amalgam fillings. Some people who are aware of the situation are confused by the mixture of information available. Unfortunately, statements from dental trade organizations and a few poorly researched news reports have muddled the situation. Consider these facts about mercury amalgam fillings: Causes Damage to Brain in Children In February of 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, Gastro-intestinal 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 team of scientists led by well-respected researcher Dr. Boyd Haley recently completed a study related to mercury and Alzheimer’s disease. They exposed rats to levels of mercury vapor diluted to account for size differences between humans ...