Re: amalgam

May 25, 2001

> After sending my cousin some info on Amalgam, she sent this back to

me. It

> is a letter from a friend of hers that is a dental Hygienist. Does

anyone

> have a good article to send to our non-believer? I believe that

education is

> the key!!! Thanks Anne

>

> Hi ,

>

> There is a big controversy regarding use of amalgam and the mercury

that is

> contained in it. There is also the ongoing controversy of putting

fluoride in

> public water. No concrete scientific evidence to substantiate

claims that

> the mercury in the fillings causes health problems. Many dentists

take that

> stand and only do white fillings. To each his own. To believe the

claim I

> need hardcore scientifc evidence.

Refer her to my book, in which you can point out a REAL scientist

explains it all, rather than some dentist who doesn't have any

legitimate research background nor most likely even a scientific

degree.

Otherwise the paper by Stenman and Grans in the Scandinavian Journal

of Work, Environment and Health may be a real eye opener for her.

>

> Laurie

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have b

May 26, 2001

Ask her about the ADA recommendations regarding disposal of scrap amalgam. If

it were " perfectly safe " why would they make those (hazmat) recommendations?

S

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> & gt; After sending my cousin some info on Amalgam, she sent this back to

> me. & nbsp; It

> & gt; is a letter from a friend of hers that is a dental Hygienist. Does

> anyone

> & gt; have a good article to send to our non-believer? & nbsp; I believe that

> education is

> & gt; the key!!! & nbsp; Thanks Anne

> & gt;

> & gt; Hi ,

> & gt;

> & gt; There is a big controversy regarding use of amalgam and the mercury

> that is

> & gt; contained in it. There is also the ongoing controversy of putting

> fluoride in

> & gt; public water. No concrete scientific evidence to substantiate

> claims that

> & gt; the mercury in the fillings causes health problems. Many dentists

> take that

> & gt; stand and only do white fillings. To each his own. To believe the

> claim I

> & gt; need hardcore scientifc evidence.

>

> Refer her to my book, in which you can point out a REAL scientist

> explains it all, rather than some dentist who doesn't have any

> legitimate research background nor most likely even a scientific

> degree.

>

> Otherwise the paper by Stenman and Grans in the Scandinavian Journal

> of Work, Environment and Health may be a real eye opener for her.

> & gt;

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September 2, 2001

At 14:59 02.09.2001 -0400, you wrote:

can be a very dangerous thing to do, and I know a multitude of people whose

>health was ruined by removing mercury fillings and replacing them with

>plastic (composite resin).

People get poisoned when replacing amalgam, because dentists are not always

experts, and because their liver is full of stones and is unable to process

toxins.

Replace more then 2 fillings in 6 months only if you have cancer or some

other life-threatening disease !

Do muscle response testing on plastic/or other fillings before choosing them.

For more information read testimonials:

amalgam-testimonials/messages

dental-testimonials/messages

This is what dentist should know before attempting amalgam replacement.

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Protocol for Amalgam-Mercury-Silver Filling Removal

By International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology

PATIENT PROTECTION

First in every concerned doctor's mind is the protection of the patient

from additional exposure to mercury. This is especially true of the mercury

toxic patient. The mercury toxic patient may have been exposed to varying

amounts of mercury from diet, environment, employment or from

mercury/silver dental fillings. All forms are cumulative and can contribute

to the body burden. The goal of this preferred procedure is to minimize any

additional exposure of the patient, ourselves, or staff to mercury.

During chewing the patient is exposed to intraoral levels which are several

times the EPA allowable air concentration. 2 During the removal or

placement of amalgam the patient can be exposed to amounts which are a

thousand times greater than the EPA allowable concentration.3 Once the

drill touches the filling temperature increases immediately vaporizing the

mercury component of the alloy. There are 8 steps to greatly reducing

everyone's exposure.

1. Keep the fillings cool

All removal must be done under cold water spray with copious amounts of water.

Once the removal has begun, the mercury vapor will be continuously released

from the tooth.

2. Use a high volume evacuator

Therefore, a high volume evacuator tip should be kept near the tooth (1/2

inch) at all times to evacuate this vapor from the area of the patient.

Polishing amalgam can create very dangerous levels of mercury and should be

avoided especially for the mercury toxic patient.

3. Provide an alternative air source

All patients having amalgam removed or placed should be provided with an

alternative air source and instructed to not breathe through their mouth

during treatment. A nasal hood such as is used with the nitrous oxide

analgesia equipment is excellent. Air is best and oxygen is acceptable

although not required. If just air is used it should be clean and free of

mercury vapor preferably from outside the dental office.

4. Immediately dispose of the mercury alloy

Particles of mercury alloy should be washed and vacuumed away as soon as

they are generated. The filling should be sectioned and removed in large

pieces to reduce exposure.

At present the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology

(IAOMT) has approved removal both with and without the use of a rubber dam.

Some evidence exist to support both views since high levels of mercury and

amalgam particles can be found under the dam. All members are agreed that

whether or not a rubber dam is used the patient should be instructed to not

breathe through their mouth or swallow the particles. Some experts feel

that it is better to remove the amalgam first and then apply the dam if

needed for restorative procedures.

5. Lavage, and change gloves

After the fillings have been removed, take off the rubber dam if one was

used and lavage the patients mouth for at least 30 seconds with cold water

and vacuum. Remove your gloves and replace them with a new pair. If a

restorative procedure is next then reapply a new dam and proceed.

6. Immediately clean patient

Immediately change patient's protective wear and clean their face.

7. Consider nutritional support

Consider appropriate nutritional support before, during and after removal.

8. Keep room air pure

Install room air purifiers or ionizers and fans for everyone's well being.

STAFF PROTECTION

OSHA4 5 requires that employees be given written informed consent before

the use of any toxic chemicals of which mercury is one. Elemental mercury

vapor is one of the most toxic forms of mercury and should not breathed.

Women of child bearing age should be exposed to no more than 10% of the

OSHA MAC6. Women who are pregnant should be exposed to no mercury.7 If you

use mercury or remove mercury in any form the National Institute of

Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has recommended that your employees

be medically monitored annually.

ANY MERCURY EXPOSURE REQUIRES THAT THE EMPLOYEE WEAR AN APPROVED MERCURY

FILTER MASK.

An approved mask is appropriate for wearing during all dental procedures

which will expose you or your staff to mercury.8

The manner in which dentists operate their equipment dramatically affects

the amount of mercury released. Never drill on mercury high dry. It is

hazardous to you, your staff, and your patient. Levels as high as 4000 m

g/M3 have been measured 18 " from the drill when used high dry. Levels over

1000 m g/M3 are measurable upon opening an amalgam mixing capsule.

One out of 7 California dental offices tested over the OSHA TWA of 50 m g/M

3 . 100% of the vacuum cleaner exhaust tested over 100 m g/M 3 . Any office

where mercury is used should be tested regularly and staff should be

monitored for exposure. Testing services are available and a mercury sensor

badge is available for personnel monitoring. They should test inside

storage areas and along baseboards where mercury might have dropped. Office

spills can go undetected for years and are extremely hazardous.

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http://www.mercola.com/article/mercury/mercury_elimination.htm

Mercury Toxicity and Systemic Elimination Agents

ph Mercola, DO.

Abstract

This paper reviews the published evidence supporting amalgam toxicity and

describes practical and effective clinical techniques that facilitate

mercury elimination. A literature review is provided which documents

effective mercury elimination strategies to reduce mercury toxicity syndromes.

Considering the weight of evidence supporting mercury toxicity, it would

seem prudent to select alternate dental restoration materials and consider

effective mercury elimination strategies if mercury toxicity is present.

Key Words: amalgam and mercury toxicity; DMPS; DMSA; chlorella; cilantro

Mercury Exposure And Toxicity Is A Prevalent And Significant Public Health

Threat.

Chronic mercury exposure from occupational, environmental, dental amalgam,

and contaminated food exposure is a significant threat to public health.

Those with amalgam fillings exceed all occupational exposure allowances of

mercury exposure of all European and North American countries. Adults with

four or more amalgams run a significant risk from the amalgam, while in

children as few as two amalgams will contribute to health problems. In most

children, the largest source of mercury is that received from immunizations

or that transferred to them in utero from their mother.

Dental Amalgams Are A Major Source Of Mercury Toxicity

A single dental amalgam filling with a surface area of only 0.4 sq.cm is

estimated to release as much as 15 micrograms of mercury per day primarily

through mechanical wear and evaporation.1

The average individual has eight amalgam fillings and could absorb up to

120 micrograms of mercury per day from their amalgams. These levels are

consistent with reports of 60 micrograms of mercury per day collected in

human feces. By way of contrast, estimates of the daily absorption of all

forms of mercury from fish and seafood is 2.3 micrograms and from all other

foods, air and water is 0.3 micrograms per day. Currently, Germany, Sweden

and Denmark severely restrict the use of amalgams.1

A " silver " filling, or dental amalgam, is not a true alloy. Amalgams are

made up of 50% mercury. The amalgam also consists of 35% silver, 9% tin, 6%

copper and a trace of zinc.6 More than 100 million mercury fillings are

placed each year in the U.S. as over 90% of dentists use them for restoring

posterior teeth.

The mercury vapor from the amalgams is lipid soluble and passes readily

through cell membranes and across the blood brain barrier. The vapor serves

as the primary route of mercury from amalgams into the body. It is clear

that amalgam mercury transfers to human tissues, accumulates with time, and

presents a potential health threat. The mercury escapes continuously during

the entire life of the filling primarily in the form of vapor, ions but

also abraded particles. Chewing, brushing, and the intake of hot fluids

stimulates this release.

Statements made by dental authorities which claim that the amount of

mercury exposure encountered by patients from dental amalgams is too small

to be harmful, are contradicted by the literature.

Animal studies show that radioactively labeled mercury released from

ideally placed amalgam fillings appear quickly in the kidneys , brain and

wall of the intestines. The fact that mercury amalgam fillings are banned

in some European countries is strong evidence of the clinical toxicity of

this material.

Any metal tooth restoration placed in the mouth will also produce

electrogalvanic effects. When dissimilar metals are placed in the oral

cavity they exert a battery-like effect because of the electroconductivity

of the saliva. The electrical current causes metal ions go into solution at

a much higher rate, thereby increasing the exposure to mercury vapor and

mercury ions manyfold. Gold placed in the vicinity of an amalgam

restoration produces a 10-fold increase in the release of mercury.

Mercury's Long Half-Life In The Central Nervous System

Mercury in the central nervous system (CNS) causes psychological,

neurological, and immunological problems in humans. Mercury bonds very

firmly to structures in the CNS through its affinity for sulfhydryl groups

on amino acids. Other studies have shown that mercury is taken up in the

periphery by all nerve endings and rapidly transported inside the axon of

the nerves (axonal transport) to the spinal cord and brainstem. Unless

actively removed, mercury has an extremely long half--life of somewhere

between 15 and 30 years in the CNS.1

Mercury Toxicity Symptoms

The overt clinical effects resulting from toxic exposure to mercury have

been clearly described. The scientific literature shows that amalgam

fillings have been associated with a variety of problems such as

Alzheimer's Disease, autoimmunity, kidney dysfunction, infertility,

polycystic ovary syndrome, neurotransmitter imbalances, food allergies,

multiple sclerosis, thyroid problems, and an impaired immune system.

Patients with many amalgam fillings will also have an increase in the

prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Subclinical neuropsychological

and motor control effects were also observed in dentists who had documented

high mercury exposure levels. Amalgam use may also be related to fatigue,

poor memory and certain psychological disorders.

There has been a recent epidemic of autism in the US and many investigators

believe that this may be partially related to the increased exposure

infants have had to mercury through the preservative thimerosal that was

included in nearly all vaccines until recently.

The nervous system is more sensitive to mercury toxicity than any other

organ in the body. Mercury has recently been documented to be associated

with arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies as hair analysis showed mercury

levels to be 20,000 higher in those with these cardiac abnormalities.

Mercury exposure has also been associated with other neurological problems

such as tremors, insomnia, polyneuropathy, paresthesias, emotional

lability, irritability, personality changes, headaches, weakness, blurred

vision, dysarthria, slowed mental response and unsteady gait.1

Systemic Mercury Elimination

There are a number of agents that have been demonstrated to have clinical

utility in facilitating the removal of mercury with someone who has

demonstrated clinical signs and symptoms of mercury toxicity. The urine and

feces are the main excretory pathways of metallic and inorganic mercury in

humans.1

The most important part of systemic elimination is to remove the source of

mercury. For most this involves amalgam removal. Individuals should seek a

dentist who is specially trained in this area as improperly removed amalgam

may result in unnecessarily high exposure to mercury. The following is a

summary of the most effective agents that have been documented in the

peer-reviewed literature.

DMPS

DMPS (Sodium 2,3-dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonate) is an acid-molecule with

two free sulfhydryl groups that forms complexes with heavy metals such as

zinc, copper, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, lead, silver, and tin.

DMPS was developed in the 1950s in the former Soviet Union and has been

used to effectively treat metal intoxication since the 1960s there. It is a

water-soluble complexing agent. Because it had potential use as an antidote

for the chemical warfare agent, ite, it was not available outside of

the Soviet Union until 1978, at which time Heyl, a small pharmaceutical

company in Berlin, Germany started to produce it.

It has an abundance of international research data and an excellent safety

record in removing mercury from the body and has been used safely in Europe

as Dimaval for many years. DMPS is registered in Germany with the BGA

(their FDA) for the treatment of mercury poisoning but is still an

investigational drug in the United States.

DMPS Can Be Used To Eliminate Mercury Systemically

The use of DMPS to treat mercury toxicity is well established and accepted.

DMPS has clearly demonstrated elimination effects on the connective tissue.

The DMPS dose is 3-5 mg /kg of body weight once a month which is injected

slowly intravenously over five minutes. DMPS-stimulated excretion of all

heavy metals reaches a maximum 2-3 hours after infusion and decreases

thereafter to return to baseline levels after 8 hours.

DMPS Safety

DMPS is not mutagenic, teratogenic or carcinogenic. Ideally intravenous

DMPS should never be used in patients that still have amalgam fillings in

place, although investigators have done this as diagnostically, as a

one-time dose, without complications. DMPS appears in the saliva and may

mobilize significant amounts of mercury from the surface of the fillings

and precipitate seizures, cardiac arrhythmias, or severe fatigue.

Even though DMPS has a high affinity for mercury, the highest affinity

appears to be for copper and zinc and supplementation needs to be used to

not avoid depleting these beneficial minerals. Zinc is particularly

important when undergoing mercury chelation. DMPS is administered over a

five-minute period since hypotensive effects are possible when given

intravenously as a bolus. Other possible side effects include allergic

reactions and skin rashes.

DMSA

DMSA (meso-2, 3-dimercaptosucccinic acid) is another mercury chelating

agent. It is the only chelating agent other than cilantro and

d-penicillamine that penetrates brain cells. DMSA removes mercury both via

the kidneys and via the bile. The sulfhydryl groups in both DMPS and DMSA

bind very tightly to mercury.

DMSA has three distinct disadvantages relative to DMPS.

First, DMPS appears to remain in the body for a longer time than DMSA.

Secondly, DMPS acts more quickly than DMSA, probably because its

distribution is both intracellular and extracellular.

Thirdly, preparations of DMPS are available for intravenous or

intramuscular use, while DMSA is available only in oral form. Since

succinic acid is used in the citric acid cycle inside the cell, DMSA has

been suspected for displacing mercury towards the inside of the cell after

binding mercury somewhere on its way from the intestine to the succinic

acid deficient cell.

We propose therefore that DMSA be used late in the mercury elimination

process, after the connective tissue mercury load has been reduced with

DMPS. The standard dose of DMSA is 5-10 mg/kg twice a day for two weeks.

The DMSA is then stopped for two weeks and then the cycle is repeated.

Chlorella

Algae and other aquatic plants possess the capacity to take up toxic trace

metals from their environment, resulting in an internal concentration

greater than those of the surrounding waters. This property has been

exploited as a means for treating industrial effluent containing metals

before they are discharged, and to recover the bioavailable fraction of the

metal.

Chlorella has been shown to develop resistance to cadmium contaminated

waters by synthesizing metal-binding proteins. A book written for the

mining industry, Biosorption of Heavy Metals, details how miners use these

organisms to increase the yield of precious metals in old mines. The

mucopolysaccharides in chlorella's cell wall absorb rather large amounts of

toxic metals similar to an ion exchange resin.

Chlorella also enhances mobilization of mercury compartmentalized in

non?neurologic structures such as the gut wall, muscles, ligaments,

connective tissue, and bone.

High doses of chlorella have been found to be very effective in Germany for

mercury elimination.

Chlorella is an important part of the systemic mercury elimination program,

as approximately 90% of the mercury is eliminated through the stool. Using

large doses of chlorella facilitates fecal mercury excretion. After the

intestinal mercury burden is lowered, mercury will more readily migrate

into the intestine from other body tissues from where chlorella will

effectively remove it.

Chlorella is not tolerated by about one-third of people due to

gastrointestinal distress. Chitosan can be effectively used as an

alternative in these individuals. Chitosan makes up most of the hull of

insects shellfish and also bind metals like mercury from the lumen of the

intestines.

Cilantro

Omura determined that cilantro could mobilize mercury and other toxic

metals rapidly from the CNS.

Cilantro mobilizes mercury, aluminum, lead and tin stored in the brain and

in the spinal cord and moves it into the connective tissues. The mobilized

mercury appears to be either excreted via the stool, the urine, or

translocated into more peripheral tissues.

The mechanism of action is unknown. Cilantro alone often does not remove

mercury from the body; it often only displaces the metals form

intracellularly or from deeper body stores to more superficial structures,

from where it can be easier removed with the previously described agents.

The use of cilantro with DMSA or DMPS has produced an increase in motor

nerve function.

Potentiating Agents

Adequate sulfur stores are necessary to facilitate mercury's binding to

sulfhydryl groups.

Many individual's sulfur stores are greatly depleted which impairs sulfur

containing chelating or complexing agents, such as DMPS or DMSA,

effectiveness as they are metabolized and utilized as a source of sulfur.

Sulfur containing natural substances, like garlic and MSM

(methylsulfonylmethane) may also serve as an effective agent to supply

organic sulfur for detoxification. Fresh garlic is preferred as it has many

other recently documented benefits. The garlic is consumed just below the

threshold of social unacceptability, which is typically 1-2 cloves per day.

Antioxidants

Vitamin E doses of 400 I.U per day have been shown to have a protective

effect when the brain is exposed to methyl-mercury.68 Selenium, 200-400 mcg

daily, is a particularly important trace mineral in mercury elimination and

should be used for most patients.

Selenium facilitates the function of glutathione, which is also important

in mercury detoxification. Some clinicians find repetitive high dose

intravenous glutathione useful, especially in neurologically compromised

patients.

There is a suggestion in a rat model that lipoic acid may also be useful,

but some clinicians are concerned about the potential of lipoic acid to

bring mercury into the brain early in the stages of chelation, similar to

DMSA and N-acetylcysteine (NAC), which has also been used in mercury

chelation.

Vitamin C is also a helpful supplement for mercury elimination.

Some clinicians will use it intravenously in doses of 25-100 grams IV in

preference to DMPS and DMSA.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a major carbohydrate component of the extracellular

matrix and can be found in the skin, joints, eyes and most other organs and

tissues. HA is utilized in many chemotherapy protocols as a potentiating

agent. HA is also being utilized for many novel applications in medicine.

Personal experience has shown that the addition of 2 ml with the DMPS tends

to improve the excretion of mercury by two to four fold with virtually no

toxicity.

Conclusion

We have described the significant toxicities associated with mercury

amalgams and treatment agents that both authors have used successfully over

the past two decades to eliminate mercury and resolve many chronic health

complaints. Considering the weight of evidence supporting amalgam toxicity

it would seem prudent to select alternative dental restoration materials.

ph Mercola, DO.

Medical Director

Optimal Wellness Center

1443 W. Schaumburg

Schaumburg, IL 60194

mercola@... Dietrich Klinghardt, M.D., Ph.D.

Medical Director

American Academy of Neural Therapy

2802 E.Madison #147

Seattle, WA 98112

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My dentist took x-rays after each quadrant's removal and before placing the

composite fillings. S

From: kathy walmsley [mailto: kathy_walmsley@...]To:

@...: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 23:18:46 +0000Subject:

[ ] Re: Amalgam " Tatoo " question for AndyAndy,Silly question

probably but are there any hints to making sure that the amalgam is fully

removed. I have had mine replaced recently with a regular dentist who insists

that she removed it all however some of my teeth, which were next to the amalgam

fillings are quite discolored and my faith in the dentistry profession is at an

all time low after reading recent posts. Any advice or

thoughts?thanks,kathy & gt; & gt;Message: 20 & gt; Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 22:21:42

-0000 & gt; From: " andrewhallcutler " & gt;Subject: Re: Amalgam " Tatoo " viewable

on gums & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt;

Yes, they pack that mercury right there into your gums. & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt;

& gt; & gt; When several of these procedures STILL did not save the tooth, the & gt;

& gt; & gt; tooth was pulled. However, there is still reminants of

the & gt;amalgum & gt; & gt; & gt; in the gum that did not come out with the tooth.

So in addition & gt;to & gt; & gt; & gt; removing my silver fillings, it looks like

I'm going to have to & gt;have & gt; & gt; & gt; surgery to remove it from under my

gums. & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; I wonder if chelation would not remove it?? I don't

know, & gt; & gt; just speculation, here... & gt; & gt;NO!!!!!!! & gt; & gt;Do not try to

chelate with any amalgam fragments in place, you will & gt;get unbelievably sick.

They must be removed surgically before & gt;chelation begins. & gt; & gt;Andy . .. . .

.. . . . . & gt; & gt;

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We have had my husbands replaced (fortunatley my son didn't have any). I

would like to havemine repplaced too...when we can afford it. I'm the one

taking care of everyone, so I'll get mine done last!! Go figure!

Kim

[ ] Amalgam

Have those of you with silver fillings been getting them replaced?

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November 2, 2004

I had mine replaced.

Jane

On Nov 2, 2004, at 4:44 PM, Kim Wolford wrote:

> We have had my husbands replaced (fortunatley my son didn't have any).

> I

> would like to havemine repplaced too...when we can afford it. I'm the

> one

> taking care of everyone, so I'll get mine done last!! Go figure!

>

> Kim

>

> [ ] Amalgam

>

> Have those of you with silver fillings been getting them replaced?

>

> =======================================================

>

November 2, 2004

If your dentist is Intellegent (our fist one wasn't!!) they can code it to

pay for whatever your insurance covers for fillings...I think most dental

insurance covers 50%, that's what ours does....Also, be careful if you have

any crowns...you need to find out what's under them. We couldn't find out

for sure on my husband, so we had the dentist replace it to make sure...

Kim

Re: [ ] Amalgam

I'm assuming insurance don't pay for something like that?

[ ] Amalgam

Have those of you with silver fillings been getting them replaced?

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November 2, 2004

I'm assuming insurance don't pay for something like that?

[ ] Amalgam

Have those of you with silver fillings been getting them replaced?

=======================================================

November 2, 2004

Now, are mercury free fillings white or can they be silver?

[ ] Amalgam

>

> Have those of you with silver fillings been getting them replaced?

>

> =======================================================

>

November 10, 2004

Insurance generally does pay for amalgam replacements.

They may pay for only a portion, since they see non-amalgam

materials as a " cosmetic " need. So sometimes they pay only

for what amalgam would have costed (it is cheaper).

good wishes,

Moria

> I'm assuming insurance don't pay for something like that?

>

> RE: [ ] Amalgam

>

> We have had my husbands replaced (fortunatley my son didn't have

any). I

> would like to havemine repplaced too...when we can afford it.

I'm the one

> taking care of everyone, so I'll get mine done last!! Go figure!

>

> Kim

November 23, 2004

If they're " silver " they're mercury amalgam.

S

Now, are mercury free fillings white or can they be

silver?

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November 23, 2004

I had mne replaced about 13 years ago. I wouldn't be here today if I hadn't.

At the worst of my mercury poisoning I weighed only 82# (as a 5'6 " adult) and

was losing my memory and ability to spell. At the time, I couldn't find any

dentist I trusted in Tulsa where I lived, so went to my sister's dentist in WI.

S

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