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	Dental fillings - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dental fillings are inserted as restorations in the treatment of dental cavities, after drilling out the cavities.
		Amalgam fillings are an alloy of mercury (from 43% to 54%) along with silver, tin, zinc and copper.
		Lead fillings were used in the 1700s, but became unpopular in the 1800s because of their softness and because lead poisoning was understood.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dental_amalgam (1422 words)

	ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Dental Filling Options Frequently Asked Questions
		Dentists around the world are using dental amalgams (silver fillings) to restore teeth that have dental decay.
		Composite resins are tooth-colored, plastic materials (made of glass and resin) that are used both as fillings and to repair defects in the teeth.
		Information about dental referrals, complaints and a variety of dental procedures may be found here.
	www.ada.org /public/topics/fillings_faq.asp (558 words)

	Dental Fillings - Dentalfind.com
		Tooth fillings colored to look like a natural tooth are known as Composite Resin Dental Fillings and are made of a plastic dental resin combined with porcelain and glass particles. These types of fillings are, durable and are way more natural looking than amalgam fillings.
		If you have a cavity in a tooth or broken fillings or if your teeth are full of mercury fillings, or amalgam fillings you may want to ask your dentist about changing to composite dental fillings.
		Because of their natural-looking composites, white fillings also the appearance of any tooth. Some dental insurance plans may consider the replacing of metal fillings with composite resin fillings to improve your smile a cosmetic procedure.
	www.dentalfind.com /Dental_Fillings (471 words)

	Amalgam (Silver) Dental Fillings & Chronic Mercury Poisoning References
		Neurotoxicity of dental amalgam is mediated by zinc.
		The dental amalgam mercury controversy--inorganic mercury and the CNS; genetic linkage of mercury and antibiotic resistances in intestinal bacteria.
		The impact of mercury released from dental "silver" fillings on antibiotic resistances in the primate oral and intestinal bacterial flora.
	www.mercuryfreenow.com /freeservices/references.html (3370 words)

	Amalgam Fillings
		Dental amalgams are an important source of mercury vapour and the vaccine preservative thimerosal is a significant source of ethyl mercury.
		Nevertheless, avoiding the placement of new amalgam dental fillings and gradually replacing old ones with composite fillings, avoiding gum chewing if amalgam fillings are present, and limiting the intake of fish with high mercury levels are all steps that can be taken by everyone.
		Scientists at the University of Milan disagree with the ADA and point out that several studies have confirmed that mercury from amalgam dental fillings does enter tissues and that the mercury content of brain, thyroid, kidney, and pituitary gland tissue is proportional to the number of amalgam fillings.
	www.yourhealthbase.com /amalgams.html (4284 words)

	Amalgam Fillings and Informed Consent
		Dental amalgam is classified as a hazardous material in the work place by OSHA, and excess dental amalgam must be disposed of according to OSHA's Material Safety Data Sheet.124 However, the health threat of amalgam scraps may potentially reach far beyond the work place in the dental office.
		The EDA has called for a ban on the use of mercury in dental fillings and is actively promoting informed consent legislation in several states.186 Colorado may emerge as the leader in strengthening rights of dental patients.
		Dental amalgam is the primary restorative material utilized by dentists for the restoration of the teeth of patients.
	www.fplc.edu /risk/vol2/spring/royal.htm (9169 words)

	Dental Topics - Fillings
		White fillings are made of a strong composite resin that is matched to the surrounding tooth color.
		In the past, white fillings were placed only on front teeth, but recently a stronger more durable material has been developed that can withstand the chewing pressure of back teeth.
		Silver (amalgam) fillings: Although white composite resin fillings are used almost exclusively by our office, there may be unique circumstances that call for a silver (amalgam) filling.
	www.milliondollarsmiles.com /fillings.htm (309 words)

	The Debate Over Mercury in Dental Fillings
		The mercury in dental fillings is an amalgam, or blend, of copper, silver, and mercury that has been used for more than 150 years.
		Silver dental fillings contain very small amounts of inorganic mercury, which is not easily absorbed by the human body, according to the American Dental Association (ADA) and other public health groups.
		The ADA's position that dental amalgam is a safe and effective material to fill cavities is supported by the U.S. Public Health Service, the European Commission and the World Health Organization, and many studies.
	www.webmd.com /content/Article/109/109436.htm?z=1728_1111_1003_rl_19 (373 words)

	Amalgam Dental Fillings - WA State Dept. of Health
		» EH » OEHA » Amalgam Dental Fillings
		Besides amalgam dental fillings, the other main source of exposure to mercury for the general population is from eating certain types of fish that contain methylmercury.
		Dental offices need to dispose of amalgam wastes that are generated from placing or removing amalgam fillings.
	www.doh.wa.gov /ehp/oehas/amalgam_dental_fillings_12-2003.htm (2700 words)

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		The average mercury exposure for a Canadian adult with amalgam fillings was found in the Health Canada study to be 9 ug/day(2).
		Recent studies have concluded that because of the high mercury release levels of modern amalgams, mercury poisoning from amalgam fillings is widespread throughout the population"(17,22,18,6).
		"Methylation of Mercury from dental amalgam and mercuric chloride by oral Streptococci".,Scan.
	www.home.earthlink.net /~berniew1/amalno1.html (1410 words)

	Dental Fillings \| myhealth@wellmark (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Composite fillings are made with a combination of glass and resin.
		If you need a filling in a spot that gets a lot of pressure -- such as a back tooth -- an amalgam filling may be the best choice, says Cynthia Sherwood, DDS, a family dentist in Independence, Kansas, and spokeswoman for the Academy of General Dentistry.
		The American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, The World Health Organization, The Food and Drug Administration, The Alzheimer's Association, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society all agree that these fillings are safe.
	www.myhealthwellmark.com /topic/fillings (858 words)

	Dental fillings, root filings, amalgam and health risk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The prevalence of sensitivity to constituents of dental alloys.
		"Mercury released from dental fillings provokes an increase in mercury a..
		Female dental personnel have a higher spontaneous abortion rate, a raised incidence of premature labour, and an elevated perinatal mortality.
	curezone.com /dental (562 words)

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		The dental associations insist that mercury is safe when mixed with other metals and implanted in teeth and that studies have failed to demonstrate that the low level vapors are dangerous.
		"Dental amalgam (silver filling) is considered a safe, affordable and durable material that has been used to restore the teeth of more than 100 million Americans,'' the statement said.
		With the Assembly Committee on Health vote of 11 to 0 in favor of disbanding the Dental Board of California because of its refusal to comply with mandates associated with Mercury amalgams, the Bill (SB26) is forwarded for hearing on June 27 in the Assembly Appropriations Committee for what appears to be certain passage.
	www.mercola.com /2001/jun/27/mercury_fillings.htm (1068 words)

	Amalgam / Mercury Dental Filling Toxicity
		The type of mercury fillings that began to be used during the last couple of decades, non-gamma-2 (high copper), releases many times more mercury than the older style of amalgam fillings.
		The mercury release from fillings is absorbed primarily as highly toxic elemental mercury vapor.
		Mercury from fillings in pregnant women has been shown to cause mercury accumulation in brain, kidneys and liver of human fetuses (all of the areas tested).
	www.holisticmed.com /dental/amalgam (1250 words)

	Dental Exams, Fillings, Root Canals, Crowns, Bridges, WaterlaseT Dentistry: Main Street Dental
		At Main Street Dental, we help you and your family to maintain healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime.
		From your regular dental visits, to calling with questions and concerns, to getting in for emergency dental care, we’re here for you.
		Tooth colored fillings, root canal therapy, extractions, caps (crowns), bridge work, and more are all available right here at Main Street Dental.
	www.msdental.com (244 words)

	The Link Between Dental Fillings and Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The reason for this controversy is longstanding, and simple: Mercury Dental Fillings, also known as Silver Amalgam, contain 50% Mercury, and mercury is the most toxic non-radioactive element towards human life.
		It is the stark increased ABSENCE of Dental Fillings in the Circulatory Disease Survivors and the simultaneous increased PRESENCE of Dental Fillings in the MS/Paralysis/Seizures/Migraines Survivors that is cause for alarm.
		It is, for example, the stark increased ABSENCE of Dental Fillings in the Circulatory Disease Survivors and the simultaneous increased PRESENCE of Dental Fillings in the MS/Paralysis/Seizures/Migraines Survivors that is cause for alarm.
	www.vimy-dentistry.com /nhanesstudy.htm (2332 words)

	White Fillings - Atlanta Dental Group PC
		A silver filling has the disadvantage of being metallic and turns fl with age.
		Years ago, composites were not strong enough to replace much of a tooth, however, modern dental techniques have developed to strengthen them.
		Dental curing lights have really improved the dentist's ability to use materials to create beautiful smiles.
	www.atlantadentist.com /White_Fillings.html (432 words)

	Dental Amalgam a source of mercury poisoning
		I had the amalgam fillings removed from my teeth, was careful about mites and what to eat, used alkali ion water, was careful about cleaning the house, looked at every aspect of daily life in connection with atopic dermatitis, hoping that I would be cured.
		Consumers for Dental Choice (CDC) was established in 1996 by consumer advocates, mercury poisoning victims, scientists and mercury-free dentists as a 501(3)(c) non profit organization.
		The fillings were removed after six months and found to contain only about a fifth of the mercury that was present when the fillings were first put into the teeth.
	www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com /amalgam.htm (10531 words)

	Mercury Free and Healthy, The Dental Amalgam Issue
		Amalgam's introduction meant that dental care would now be within the financial means of a much wider sector of the population, and because amalgam was simple and easy to use, dentists could readily be trained to treat the anticipated large number of new patients.
		To determine the influence of dental amalgams on the mercury body burden of humans, we have given volunteers, with and without amalgams in their mouth, the sodium salt of 2, 3-dimercaptopropane-1-sulfonic acid (DMPS), a chelating agent safely used in the Soviet Union and West Germany for a number of years.
		Dental materials are exempted from the pre-market review provisions for medical devices in Canada; therefore, information on the risks of potential chemical exposures arising from such material is lacking.
	www.amalgam.org (13311 words)

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		Mother’s dental fillings are the largest source of prenatal mercury exposure for most, but direct occupational(such as dental workers) and medical exposures can be significant sources for some.
		They have lists of specially trained dentists in dealing with mercury and biocompatibility issues, and have issued several fact sheets documenting and summarizing common mercury exposure levels, adverse health and environmental effects of mercury from amalgam and other mercury sources.
		Thus the Environmental Effects of Amalgam Dental Fillings are seen to be affecting everyone.
	www.home.earthlink.net /~berniew1/indexa.html (869 words)

	Mercury Free Dental Fillings
		As one of the dentists in the world who has never placed a common "silver" (mercury) dental filling in a patient, Dr. James Hardy has written a book explaining why dental mercury should be banned.
		These fillings called amalgams, contain 50% to 70% mercury, which is more poisonous than lead or arsenic.
		The American Dental Association's (ADA), intimate, continuing involvement with amalgams, and its efforts to down play and even mislead the public on mercury's dangers are exposed.
	www.outcrybookreview.com /MercuryFree.htm (522 words)

	Teeth: Dental Fillings for Cavities Information on Medicinenet.com
		Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding).
		Generally, after the filling is in, your dentist will finish and polish it.
		Toothache - Complete explanation of a toothache including the many dental and non-dental causes - dental cavities, dental abscess, gum disease, irritation of the tooth root, cracked tooth syndrome, temporomandibular disease, impaction, eruption, as well as diseases of the heart, sinuses, and ears.
	www.medicinenet.com /fillings/article.htm (503 words)

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