The most vulnerable of all to mercury poisoning seems to be the developing fetus in pregnant women.
A fetus accumulates more mercury than even the mother does, and in amounts directly proportional to the
number of her amalgam fillings. [For the same reason, pregnant women should avoid tuna, salmon and
other mercury-containing fish.]
The gradual, continuous release of mercury and other toxic metals into the body by metal fillings
affects particularly the liver, kidneys, lungs and brain. Cadmium, for example, which is used to produce
the pink color in dentures, is five times as toxic as lead. It does not take much of this metal to raise the
blood pressure to abnormal levels. Yet how many people are aware that they are developing a heart
condition as a result of the dental fillings in their mouth?
Thallium, which is also found in mercury amalgam fillings, causes leg pain and paraplegia. It affects
the nervous system, skin, and cardiovascular system. All wheelchair patients who have been tested for
metal poisoning tested positive for thallium. Many people, who were in a wheelchair several years after
they received metal fillings, completely recovered once all metal had been removed from the mouth.
Thallium is lethal at a dose of 0.5-1.0 gram.
Other metals contained in dental fillings are known for their cancer-producing (carcinogenic) effects.
These include nickel, which is used in gold crowns, braces and children’s crowns. Also chromium is
extremely carcinogenic. All metals corrode, (including gold, silver and platinum) and the body absorbs it.
Women with breast cancer have accumulated large amounts of dissolved metals in their breasts. When the
mouth is cleared of all metals, they will also leave the breasts and the metal-caused cysts will shrink and
disappear by themselves. Yeast infections often improve quickly after removal of metal fillings. Some
people report complete relief of prostate problems as well as nose and sinus congestion.
Porcelain can be toxic, too. It is made of aluminum oxide, with other metals added. The body’s
immune system naturally responds to the presence of toxic metals in the body and eventually develops
allergic reactions which may show up as a sinus condition, ringing in the ears, enlarged neck and glands,
bloating, enlarged spleen, arthritic symptoms, headaches and migraine, eye diseases, and more serious
complications such as paralysis or heart attacks.
Composites
Although metal toxicity may not be the only cause for these conditions, replacing all metal fillings
with composites certainly assists your immune system in its effort to protect your body against disease. A
composite filling is one that is primarily non-metallic. There are a large variety of materials used in
composite fillings, but some metals may be present. Ordinary composites are not suitable for large
cavities. Whenever used for large cavities, they tend to last no more than five or six years. Indirect
composites, on the other hand, can be placed in large cavities. They can even be used in place of gold
crowns. They look like a real tooth and last as long as gold. If selected properly, indirect composites are
quite non-allergenic and non-toxic. They are fairly new and can be as expensive as gold fillings, but they
can save you a lot of trouble and money in the long-term. Since many dentists don't know how to place
them properly, you may need to do a bit of research to find an experienced mercury-free dentist who also
works with indirect composites. The fillings should be replaced cautiously and gradually, one or two (if
small ones) at a time. It is best not to replace metal fillings more often than once every two months.
Preventing Heavy Metal Toxicity
If you decide to replace your amalgam fillings, make certain that your dentist provides for protection
(through a special plastic device) against the inhalation and absorption of the generated amalgam dust.