Dental amalgams are not entirely “harmless” fillings.
Indeed, they are composed of 52% of mercury (the rest being silver, tin, zinc, copper).
In light of studies on the hazards of mercury,
many countries have banned the use of dental amalgams for several years. Mercury thermometers, for example, are no longer manufactured.
In the same direction:
- Asbestos is prohibited in the building industry because it causes serious lung pathologies.
- Lead-based paints were removed because of their toxic effects.
- Glyphosates
will soon be banned because of their carcinogenic effects… …even though all these substances have been used extensively for years without any apparent problems. It is only after several decades of use that certain products turn out to be harmful to health. As they age, dental amalgams easily allow bacteria to pass through, causing recurring cavities (which are painless because they develop gradually and are not exposed to temperature changes).
Useful websites:
- 2-Health effects of mercury health: OHS Answers
- WHO Frequently asked questions about mercury and health
- Dental amalgams and Naturopathy and Hirudotherapy
- Mercury poisoning – Wikipedia
As they age, dental amalgam fillings easily allow bacteria to pass through, which leads to recurrence of cavities (painless because they are progressive and not exposed to temperature variations).
This progression often leads to fractures of the tooth or painful instances.
After a certain number of years, the amalgam also tends toincrease in volume.. This expansion, which is often more significant than the dental tissue can handle, also leads to a fracture within the teeth. When the fracture affects the roots, the tooth is unfortunately lost. .
Removing old amalgams is a central preventive act for oral and general health.
Carefulremoval of amalgams is carried out according to a specific protocol to minimize the ingestion of particles and not to upset the body with drastic changes. Your old fillings are replaced by composite resins (white) or ceramic made by 3D processes (extremely strong, precise and durable).
By spectrophotometry (light rays), we can verify your degree of heavy metal intoxication. This examination (totally painless) is repeated once the amalgams have been removed and nutrient detoxification protocol is completed.. That allows us to verify that the excess mercury has been removed.
Do not hesitate to ask your dentist for more information.
