Should I have my mercury fillings removed?
Mar 6th, 2007 by Dr. Kourosh Maddahi DDS
The IAOMTÂ (Internation Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) believes you should (unless you are pregnant or lactating). Mercury vapor is continuously emitted from dental fillings and accumulates in the body over time. The damaging effects of this exposure may not manifest for years or even decades. Studies repeatedly demonstrate that even low levels of mercury cause measurable adverse health effects. Mercury in the tissues of a fetus or infant correlates significantly with the number of dental amalgam fillings in the mother. Newborns may be at risk for learning disabilities because of mercury their mother absorbed during pregnancy. Many physicians are testing their patients for mercury toxicity and referring them to biological dentists. Across scientific disciplines, health professionals are realizing that mercury may adversely impact patient health.
* From Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology http://www.iaomt.org/patients/index.asp
