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Article: Toxic teeth: the chronic mercury poisoning of modern man. (Cover Story)
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- Chemistry and Industry
- Article date:
- January 2, 1995
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Are mercury-based fillings slowly poisoning their owners? Evidence suggests that, far from being the best material to use in the mouth, these fillings should be banned
Exposure to mercury from 'silver' dental fillings has gained considerable notoriety in the general media during the past decade. Specific attention has focused on the potential consequences for human health and the general well-being of the global environment. The modern silver amalgam (amalgam meaning mixed with mercury), traditionally known as a 'silver' filling, has been used as the main tooth restorative material for over 180 years and presently accounts for 75-80% of all tooth restorations.[1] ...