Poison in the Mouth — The Dangers of Dental Amalgam

This video clip provides a great basis for the science behind the concern over mercury amalgam fillings. Proponents of mercury in dentistry will often argue that there is no research that shows that mercury amalgam is dangerous. That same argument was made about asbestos 20 years ago — that it’s safe until proven hazardous.

This video — clipped from the BBC’s Poison in the Mouth — provides the science behind the hazard.

Dental amalgams were first introduced in 1833 but many dentists refused to implant them due to the mercury. In 1843, the American Society of Dental Surgeons declared the use of dental amalgam a malpractice(!) and forced its members to abstain from using amalgams.

Proponents of amalgam continued to claim that dental amalgam was safe because it was supposedly inert in the filling. As dental amalgam was less expensive and easier to work with than standard gold fillings, it was not long before dental amalgam was routinely used by most dentists.

In 1926, Dr. Alfred Stock showed that mercury vapor escapes from amalgam fillings and that this could cause significant health damage. The American Dental Association (ADA) vigorously defended dental amalgam as being safe and its widespread use was continued.

In 1986, the ADA finally admitted that mercury vapor escapes from the amalgam fillings. But the ADA remained adamant that amalgams were safe, and in 1986 it changed its code of ethics, making it unethical for dentists to inform patients of the health risks of amalgams or to recommend removal of amalgams

In 2008 the FDA admitted that dental amalgam can cause health problems.

Norway, Denmark and Sweden have ended use of mercury fillings and many dental schools no longer teach mercury placement. Germany, Canada, and California require mercury toxicity warnings to be given to pregnant women.

There are healthier alternatives to dental amalgam such as composite resin (white) fillings, porcelain, and glass ionomers. Gold is not a good alternative as it produces electrical currents within your mouth.

Improve your health by having your amalgam fillings removed!

The mounting body of scientific evidence against dental amalgam is finally creating extensive public concern. It is only a matter of time before dental amalgam fillings are banned.

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Symptoms of Mercury in the Human Body

As a dentist who removes a high quantity of mercury amalgam fillings from patients every week, I am exposed to higher levels of mercury than most people. Despite the precautions we take in the office to protect ourselves (including high quality masks), I regularly have my mercury levels tested to see where I’m at.

After my most recent test, I was talking with Dr. Bruce Dooley, Medical Director at MercOut International, about elevated levels of mercury and some of the symptoms. The information he provided is top-notch so I wanted to be sure to share it with you.

Check out Dr. Dooley’s letter, below, followed by a list of symptoms someone with elevated mercury levels may encounter.

Whether or not you currently are experiencing any of the symptoms of mercury toxicity (listed below), you need to be aware that mercury has effects at the cellular, hormonal, and enzymatic levels.  Micromercurialism is a term designating chronic low-level mercury toxicity, the clinical testing, diagnosis and treatment of which has been essentially non-existent in our health care system (1). This is likely due to the vague and non-specific nature of the presenting signs and symptoms.  Dental amalgam is the greatest source of mercury in the general population (2), and is released in vapor form, which is detectable and quantifiable (3,4).  Mercury also enters the body through certain food fish, and through environmental and occupational exposure.

Tissue-bound mercury levels are not adequately measured by standard blood and urine analysis and there are many inconsistencies and false negatives associated with hair analysis (5).  In addition, these deeply embedded stores of mercury are not adequately removed by the body on its own.  DMPS (2,3-dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonate) is safe and highly effective in the oral form for chelating (binding to) mercury, lead and arsenic in the body (6,7).  Recent investigational patient outcome studies in New Zealand and the United States reported 63% of the study group had a reduction of measured urine mercury levels greater than 50% within 30 to 60 days of using the oral DMPS formulation. The average mercury reduction in this group was a highly significant 69% (8).

Many people with elevated levels question how long it takes to reduce their body burden of mercury using the oral program instead of the traditional and more costly IV therapy.  There are no hard and fast rules in this area of detoxification for sub-acute or chronic heavy metal tissue contamination, especially mercury. However, my experience treating thousands of individuals for heavy metal toxicity certainly points to one rule: Expect differences between individuals in their speed and ease of detoxification. So I have developed protocols based on the urine results to determine the appropriate number of MercOut 30-day programs to take before retesting.  Some individuals prefer to perform a “waypoint” urine challenge after each 30-day program no matter how high their initial mercury level. I am quite happy with that approach. Others choose to do multiple programs in a row before retesting to see their new level. I am also entirely comfortable with that choice. For them I have created the following guidelines:

Mercury Score           Number of MercOut Programs Before Urine Retest

4 – 24                                                   1

24 – 60                                                 2

Greater than 60                                    3

Much more information is available on the website www.MercOut.com regarding mercury and its removal using the safe, effective and oral MercOut Detoxification Program with DMPS. If you want to begin reducing your tissue burden of mercury (as well as lead and arsenic) simply order online at www.MercOut.com and select the “How To Get Rid of My Mercury” tab on the home page.  Or click here to go right to the order page http://www.mercout.com/product.php?productid=4&cat=9&page=1 .

I look forward to working with you,

Yours for excellent health,
Bruce R. Dooley, M.D.
Medical Director
MercOut International

Physical Symptoms of Mercury In The Human Body
Autism
Chronic fatigue
Amyotropic lateral sclerosis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Myasthenia gravis
Paresthesias (loss of sensation) and neuralgias
Vision, taste, smell and hearing disturbances
Vertigo and tinnitus
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Alzheimer’s’ disease
Other dementias
Hypothyroidism/Cold Extremities
Infertility
Poor libido
Impotency
Underactive thyroid
Other Endocrine problems
Rheumatoid arthritis
Juvenile arthritis
Lupus erythromatosus
Other autoimmune diseases
Multiple chemical sensitivities
Diabetes
Hypertension
Fibromyalgia
Sciatica
Gastritis and Colitis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Crohn’s disease
Sleep disorders
Yeast syndrome

Psychological/Mental Symptoms of Mercury
“Brain fog” or poor focus/concentration
Rage or being quick to anger
Mood Swings
Indecisiveness
Panic attacks
Attention deficit (ADHD)
Hyperactivity
Learning disabilities
Depression
Unexplainable sadness
Joylessness
Fearfulness
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Manic-depressive disorder
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia

(1) Ely JT, Fundenberg HH, Muirhead RJ, LaMArche MG, Krone CA, Buscher D, Stern EA; Urine Mercury in Micromercurialism: Bimodal Distribution and Diagnostic Implications. Bull. Envirion. Toxicol. 63 (1999) 553-9.
(2) World Health Organisation: Environmental Health Criteria 118 (1991), 74.
(3) Ely JT, Risk Factor for Parenteral Intoxication by Mercury from Dental Amalgam. Bull. Envirion. Toxicol. 67 (2001), 309-316.
(4) Weiner JA, Nylander M (1995); An Estimation of the Uptake of Mercury From Amalgam Fillings Based on Urinary Excretion of Mercury in Swedish Subjects. The Science of the Total Environment, 168:255-265.
(5) Drasch G, Wanghofer G and Roider G; Are Blood, Urine, Hair and Muscle Valid Biomonitors for the Internal Burden of Men With the Heavy Metals Mercury, Lead and Cadmium? TraceElements Electrolytes 14 (1997), 116-123.
(6) Aposhian HV, Maiorino RM, Gonzales-Ramirez D, Zuniga-Charles M, Xu Z, et al.; Mobilization of Heavy Metals by Newer, Therapeutically Useful Chelating Agents, Toxicology 97 (1995), 23-38.
(7) Gonzalez-Ramirez D, Zuniga-Charles M, Narro-Juarez A, Molina-Recio Y, Hurlbut KM, Dart RC, Aposhian HV; DMPS (2,3-dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonate, Dimaval) Decreases the Body Burden of Mercury in Humans Exposed to Mercurous Chloride; J Pharmacol Exp Ther. Oct; 287(1) (1998) 8-12.
(8) Dooley BR, Wojcik D, Godfrey M; The Detection and Reduction of Mercury in Humans using Oral DMPS (2,3-dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonate) with Support Nutritionals [Pre-publication].

Mercury Toxicity – Poisoned by amalgam fillings: KJ’s Story

Many people still believe that dental amalgam fillings do not cause any harm, despite the indisputable fact that amalgam filling are comprised of over 50% mercury. Mercury is a known neuro-toxin that can cause considerable neuro damage.

This is the story of KJ. He became gravely ill just 3 days after having mercury fillings placed. Despite numerous doctors telling KJ’s mother that the illnesses were not caused by the fillings, she persisted until they finally conducted a forced urine test. The conclusion? Just watch the video…

Mercury Detox – Cleansing Your Body From Amalgam Fillings

Episode 3 of Danger in Dentistry aired last week on KPRZ in San Diego.

This 30-minute episode discusses detoxifying your body from the affects of mercury (amalgam) fillings and goes more in depth on some of the symptoms of mercury toxicity and what you should look for if you have amalgam fillings.

Enjoy!
Dr. Marvin
San Diego, Encinitas Holistic Dentist

How to Protect Yourself from Mercury Toxicity

Episode 2 of Danger in Dentistry aired last week on KPRZ in San Diego.

This 30-minute episode explores in depth the symptoms and causes of mercury toxicity. Dr. Marvin explains how you can protect yourself from mercury toxicity and what to look for before it’s too late.

Enjoy!
Dr. Marvin
San Diego, Encinitas Holistic Dentist