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The
Institute's Position on Silver/Mercury Amalgam |
The
Institute for Biological Dentistry
does not use any "silver"
filling material
for the following reasons: |
FACT:
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"Silver"or
Amalgam dental fillings contain:
- 48%
to
55%
Mercury
- 33% to 35%
Silver
- Various amounts of Copper,
Tin,
Zinc and other
metals
Since Mercury is the
major component of the material,
any representation of the material
should include the word Mercury. Thus at the Institute for Biological Dentistry
and in our materials, we refer to them as Mercury amalgam
dental fillings. |
FACT:
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Mercury
is a powerful poison and neurotoxin.Published
research has shown that mercury is much more toxic than lead,
cadmium or even arsenic. Furthermore, the toxic threshold
for mercury vapor is unknown and world renowned mercury toxicologists
have stated that no amount of exposure to mercury vapor can
be considered totally harmless. |
FACT:
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Scientific
research has demonstrated that
mercury, even in small amounts, can damage the heart, lungs,
liver, kidneys, thyroid glands, pituitary gland, adrenal gland,
blood cells, enzymes and hormones. Mercury can pass through
the blood brain barrier and accumulate in the brain. And,
it can suppress the body's immune system. Mercury has also
been shown to pass through the placental membrane in pregnant
women and cause permanent damage to the brain of the developing
baby. |
FACT:
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Mercury
is continually released from mercury amalgam dental fillings in the form of mercury vapor and abraded
particles. This process can be increased as much as 15 times
by chewing, brushing, or drinking hot liquids The World Health
Organization recently concluded that the daily intake of mercury
from amalgam fillings exceeded the combined daily intake of
mercury derived from air, water and food (including fish).
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FACT:
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The
mercury vapor released from mercury amalgam fillings is absorbed very rapidly and thoroughly
into the body, primarily by inhalation and swallowing.
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FACT:
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In
human autopsy studies,
it has been found that there is a direct correlation (link)
between the amount of mercury found in the brain
and the number and surfaces of mercury amalgam fillings in
the teeth. |
FACT:
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Mercury
causes normal intestinal flora to become mercury resistant
and antibiotic resistant. Mercury
resistant bacteria cause mercury in the intestinal track to
be converted back into vapor and recycled back into the body.
Antibiotic resistance is becoming a major medical concern
in the United States and around the world. |
FACT:
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Recent
scientific research has shown high levels of mercury in the
brains of individuals who died of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Other research has shown high
levels of mercury can cause similar pathological effects in
the brain as seen in Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) and AD. Laboratory
studies of spinal fluid from ALS and AD patient's has confirmed
that mercury inhibits key brain detoxification enzyme
systems. |
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ESTABLISHMENT
POSITION
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The American
Dental Association and various agencies
of the U.S. Government still support the use of Mercury amalgam
dental fillings. They claim they are safe based on 150 years
of use and that there is no scientific evidence showing
mercury exposure from dental fillings causes any known disease. |
SHOULD
YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN HAVE MERCURY AMALGAM FILLINGS PUT
IN YOUR TEETH?
THAT IS A DECISION ONLY YOU CAN MAKE.
YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF CHOICE AND INFORMED CONSENT.
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Read about why
I stopped using Mercury Amalgam
top of page |
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