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adrs2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
dear friend, medicine is a branch of science which deals with practical and rational approach to a patient; not pseudo-scientific, tabloid hype, in form of sociotechnical means (what is seen here). There are well known thresholds of mercury contamination in human body, which indicates non-pathogenic, harmless concentrations. This upper limit would be reached after applying 2,740 amalgam fillings. You are more likely to get lung cancer than be affected by any symptom of any disorder.
lammag (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
only a dentist could write such nonsense. I suggest you start learning instead of being a parrot for the professors Try starting at the world health organization website
TungstenVirago (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Amalgam as a supposed 'medical treatment' includes the;
1)placement,
2)lifetime, and
3)subsequent removal of the substance, does it not?
And, in your view, an *aspect* of that treatment (the removal) is harmful? Then it is not a 'safe' treatment is it!
You are mistaken incidentally - mercury is continually released from fillings the moment they are placed. This is quite easily tested with the right equipment.
lammag (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
this is a typical dental association comment designed to misinform and confused. The scientific facts do NOT support your comments. Mercury is released all of the time at levels which would close down a factory. Amalgam is the single greatest continuous source of mercury
fade2bl (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
the mercury in amalgam fillings is bound to several other metals, making it completely safe. however, when it is removed by drilling, the heat creates vapor which can be harmful. so if you have amalgam fillings, probably the worst thing to do would be to go and get them all removed.
TungstenVirago (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
There is search facility on the home page of that site, bottom left. Where are you?
It is worth taking the time to plan/save for the best procedure available. Don't take chances with mercury - good luck.
blajing (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I went there. But, do they have a directory of accredited dentists who remove them properly?
TungstenVirago (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Check out the IAOMT website. Get informed BEFORE doing anything.
Please make sure you find someone who knows what they are doing; full safety protocol will include separate air supply over your nose, for example (to avoid breathing the mercury vapour during drilling).
blajing (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I can't even f'n believe anyone could even consider putting this in someone's teeth to begin with.
Now I just need to find a good mercury removal dentist. Anyone know how to find a local one?
TungstenVirago (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
What would this 'environmental damage' be exactly?
Perhaps the fact that mercury find its way up the food chain because it BIOACCUMULATES in living bodies and ultimately, human brains.
Amalgam mercury doesn't take the scenic route - it is implanted directly in us. Think about it. |
