For more than 150 years, dentists have been
using silver amalgam fillings unbeknownst to them that these same fillings
could be wrecking havoc with their patient’s health.
Back in the 1980’s, the American Dental
Association claimed that the mercury that was used in silver amalgam fillings
was perfectly safe and could never leak, but new research has shown that
that is not entirely true. A recent episode of the Dr. Oz show featured experts
on the subject who say that mercury can leak out of your silver amalgam
fillings causing health problems such as excessive tiredness, anxiety, mood
swings, migraine headaches, and even autoimmune disorders. Some dental experts
claim that silver amalgam fillings can lead to Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and
even multiple sclerosis.
Other issues that can happen with silver
amalgam fillings include tooth structure weakening. Over the years, your silver
amalgam fillings can wear down and actually break causing your entire tooth to
become weak making it a breeding ground for tooth decay.
According to your Dentist in Fountain Valley,
every silver filling in your mouth contains 50 percent mercury. Silver amalgam
fillings are made out of silver, other metals, and of course mercury. Why
mercury? Because it actually binds the metals together.
There are certainly some who would debate the topic claiming that silver amalgam fillings are perfectly safe. The American
Dental Association continues to support the belief that silver amalgam fillings
do not cause health issues, but if you are having second thoughts about your
silver amalgam fillings and suffer from any of the issues listed above, you may
want to schedule an appointment with your Orange County Dentist who will be
able to assess your situation.
