Dental amalgams contain a lot of mercury, as much as 50%. Although it is a neurotoxin, the level of mercury is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. The material is also highly durable, thanks to the fact that it is liquid at room temperature. However, many people worry about the safety of silver fillings due to their high mercury content. So, how do we avoid this? The answer lies in the safety measures taken by your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you go to the dentist for a filling replacement, you should ask your dentist about the mercury content. You should check your mercury level before and after the procedure. Having amalgams removed will result in higher levels of mercury in your body than leaving them alone. However, you don't have to undergo any serious dental work if you're concerned about your mercury levels. Some dentists use non-mercury materials for fillings. However, there are still some who use amalgams containing mercury. If you'd like an alternative filling, you can request it from your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to being unhealthy for the body, mercury is harmful for pregnant women. Mercury in pregnant women has been associated with the development of multiple birth defects. Even if you don't have an allergy to mercury, your baby may be exposed to it through the umbilical cord blood. Moreover, there is no reliable evidence to prove that amalgams are safe for pregnant women. However, pregnant women should take precaution to avoid mercury exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The risk of mercury poisoning depends on how much mercury enters the target organs. Short-term large exposures can cause mercury levels in the urine and blood. However, these levels are not indicative of toxicity. Therefore, removing the fillings is essential to prevent the risks of mercury poisoning. There are many alternative clinics in Europe that encourage patients to go to the dentist before having dental amalgams removed. So, what is the best way to avoid mercury and other harmful chemicals in your body?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dental amalgams, otherwise known as silver fillings, are amalgams made from mercury and other metals. The mixture is used to fill cavities, usually caused by tooth decay. Low-copper amalgam, on the other hand, is made from silver, tin, zinc, and other trace metals. In the past, this mixture was associated with health risks and a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5067,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[439,444,443,441,442],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/prvdental.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5064"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/prvdental.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/prvdental.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prvdental.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prvdental.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5064"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/prvdental.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5064\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5069,"href":"https:\/\/prvdental.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5064\/revisions\/5069"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prvdental.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5067"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/prvdental.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prvdental.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5064"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prvdental.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}