by Dr. Jeffry Kerbs
In considering dental treatment, which may include removal and replacement of “silver” mercury amalgam fillings in your mouth, several points have been discussed.
The following are well established facts in scientific literature:
- There is no level of mercury exposure that can be regarded as safe or harmless.
- When originally placed “silver” amalgam fillings contain approximately 50% mercury.
- Mercury is not “locked in” fillings and does escape in small amounts, mostly in the form of volatilized mercury vapor.
- Exposure to mercury increases with chewing, tooth brushing and heat.
- Mercury vapor is extremely toxic and easily absorbed. It’s toxicity is rated greater than lead, cadmium or arsenic.
- Leading toxicologists have concluded that mercury from amalgam fillings constitutes the single greatest source of exposure to humans and is greater than food, air or environmental sources.
- Animal studies have shown amalgam derived mercury accumulates in the body tissues and organs, it also travels through fetal blood supply to fetal tissues and is found in maternal milk.
Escondido holistic dentist, Dr. Jeffry Kerbs, has not placed a mercury filling in his practice for over 30 years and practices the safe removal of mercury fillings as laid out by the IAOMT.
If you have any questions regarding safe mercury amalgam filling removal please call our Escondido Dental Office today at 760-746-3663 or visit our website at http://www.drjkerbs.com