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Mercury is the 2nd most toxic
substance in the world.
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At least 17 studies have
shown that mercury fillings constantly leak vapor.
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Even the American Dental
Association admits that they leak at least 1-3 micrograms per day.
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80% of the mercury vapor that
we inhale from mercury fillings enters our bloodstream.
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2/3 of Americans' exposure to
mercury come from mercury fillings. Only 1/3 comes from fish and vaccine
preservatives. In other words, American get twice as much mercury from
fillings than from fish and other sources.
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Mercury is transferred from a
mother to her fetus during pregnancy and is transferred post-natally
through breastmilk.
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Many studies have established
that mercury vapor from fillings can lead to health problems.
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Mercury promotes the
formation of antibiotic resistant bacteria
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Mercury can be detected in
the air of dental offices
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Mercury harms the health of
dentists and dental personnel.
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The National Academy of
Sciences estimated that 60,000 newborns a year are at risk for learning
disabilities because of the mercury in mothers.
In September 2006, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) admitted that
they were unable to prove the safety of mercury fillings.
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Mercury fillings are banned
in Japan, Norway, and Sweden. They are not allowed in women and children
in Austria and Germany. They will be banned in California. There has
been proposed legislation in the U.S. Congress to have them banned or
highly restricted in the U.S.
