U.S. Regulators Still Haven’t Banned Harmful Mercury Fillings
It is simply undeniable that mercury poses a toxic threat [...]
EPA Proposes More Eco-Friendly Disposal of Mercury Fillings
This October, we saw an exciting victory for the Consumers for Dental Choice campaign against the use of dangerous and potentially toxic dental amalgam (silver fillings). Now, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new rule that will require all dental offices to use amalgam separators when performing procedures involving mercury-rich dental amalgam. In addition to acknowledging the inherent danger of dental amalgam, the EPA’s proposal also aims to reduce mercury pollution by requiring dental offices to more carefully capture, contain, and dispose of the hazardous metallic debris.
Mercury Poisoning from Dental Fillings
Worldwide, it’s estimated that more than 180 million people have teeth the have been repaired with some sort of dental restorative material. In total, that’s a staggering 1.4 billion teeth. From the 1950s through present day, one of the most common dental restoratives has always been dental amalgam. Often called “silver fillings,” this metallic mixture is prepared with up to 50% or more liquid mercury. Poisoning from these “mercury fillings” is a risk that holistic dental professionals are quick to warn patients about, even though agencies like the American Dental Association refuse to formally acknowledge any potential health problems associated with their use. At Assure A Smile, we take a holistic approach to dentistry that focuses on both oral health and total body wellness. We believe patients should be educated about mercury poisoning, dental amalgam, and the long-term health risks associated with silver fillings.
Holistic Wellness Requires Detoxing!
The Miami Dentist Blog has covered heavy metal toxins before. These metallic chemicals are everywhere, and we ingest them more frequently then we think. To make matters worse, heavy metals accumulate in the body. Over time, this accumulation may lead to serious health conditions.
Mercury Filling Removal for Life Long Well Beingmia
Research that points to serious health problems associated with mercury fillings continues to accumulate, building tension among health professionals and patients nationwide. Though the American Dental Association does not recommend having silver amalgam fillings removed, international authorities differ in opinion. With the recent dental amalgam ban in Costa Mesas, California, Americans are revisiting the potential poisonous nature of traditional silver fillings.
Heavy Metals and Free Radicals
Free radicals are increasingly being linked with several diseases, including heart disease. Lowering the level of free radicals in your body is a crucial first step towards increasing overall health. Two powerful measures you can take to lower the amount of free radicals in your body include ingesting plenty of antioxidants and regularly implementing heavy metal detoxification strategies.
Hello Cilantro, Goodbye Heavy Metals
Exposure to heavy metals cannot be escaped. They are everywhere: in the foods we eat, in the air we breathe, and even in the consumable products with which we interact. They only way to reduce the amount of heavy metals in your body is to continually get rid of them.
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann:
Heavy metals are everywhere. We are continually exposed to heavy metals simply in virtue of living with them. From mercury thermometers to lead-based paints, heavy metals are used to make common items that are used each day by thousands of people worldwide. Often, medical scholars issue warnings about these harmful products only after immense research indicates that they are dangerous.
Heavy Metal Detoxification
Heavy metals accumulate once ingested, making them a serious danger. Tiny amounts of heavy metals, like the mercury in tuna, embed themselves in the body. Over time, the concentration of these metals can lead to the development of disease. Heavy metal detoxification, however, can help you regularly remove heavy metals from your body.
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann:
Our Miami Dentist Blog has reviewed in great detail the dangers of heavy metals like mercury. We’ve suggested considering silver amalgam filling removal as a treatment to prevent the development of serious health risks, like auto-immune disease. In this post, we will explore several other ways in which the body can naturally flush these toxins.
Watch Out! Heavy Metal Toxins Are Everywhere
Heavy metals accumulate in our bodies whether we are aware of it or not. Sometimes the metals come from the foods we eat. Other times, we inhale metallic vapors from our environment. These heavy metals, no matter how they enter are body, are toxic and must be removed continually to maintain natural vitality and holistic health.
Comments by Dr. Ted Herrmann:
No matter how healthily we try to live, we will always be exposed to dangerous toxins simply because they surround us. Each day, we come in contact with several different materials that contain poisonous amounts of heavy metals that, when accumulated, may cause serious health problems. These materials may be found in consumer goods, food products, and even dental work.
Heavy Metal Toxicity and Dental Fillings
Amalgam fillings have been identified as the greatest source of toxic metal in humans by the World Health Organization (i). In fact, the World Health Organization has stated that no other source on the planet contributes more towards metal toxicity in people than amalgam fillings. Staying aware of heavy metal toxicity dangers is the first step in achieving long-term holistic health.