In continuation of my earlier question, How safe is mercury filling?(silver amalgum dental fil)?.Refer details

An extract from ShirleysWellnessCafe.com "There is now compelling evidence from reputable scientific bodies such as the World Health Organisation that, despite claims from pro-amalgam bodies such as the American and British Dental Associations (ADA/BDA), mercury is NOT "locked" safely in the metal bonds in the teeth, but can leak slowly into the body, often causing severe illnesses. These are reckoned to possibly include ME/CFS, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimers, and a whole range of "auto-immune" illnesses"

In continuation of my earlier question, How safe is mercury filling?(silver amalgum dental fil)?.Refer details
The "amalgam is poison" debate has been raging for years with both sides claiming science supports them.





I think a reasonable approach is to look at all the facts and decide for yourself. Does it sound logical that so many of these amagams fillings are out there, have lasted for decades, and people aren't dropping dead right and left? Also, why are any dentists alive who have been working with and inhaling this material for 20, 30, or more years?





If you have an amalgam restoration that is leaking, cracked, or has recurring decay underneath, get it replaced. Personally, I'd skip the resin material and go for the way more expensive bonded porcelain onlay/inlay. (Since I work for a dentist and get a substantial discount!)





If, however, you have a perfectly functional amalgam filling, why compromise the tooth by disturbing it with a drill? Also, far more mercury would be released by drilling into it then by leaving it alone.





The hysteria surrounding amalgam vs. non-amalgam isn't going to go away. As an informed consumer, you can make reasonable choices if you study BOTH sides, talk to your dental care provider, and base your choices on facts rather than emotion.
Reply:get a life
Reply:There are millions of amalgam fillings out there.


Too many to replace.
Reply:the amt of mercury is sooooooooo minimal... tat it cant do anything to u.... too little..... but its true tat in some country, they banned amalgam.... but overall its alright... it cant possibly do anything to u....
Reply:I don;t think its very safe...


I once had it and now the filling is gone.