Dental amalgam dates back as far as the 1850s and is one of the earliest used materials for fillings. Prior to the use of dental amalgam, gold was used to replace areas eaten away by dental caries. Dental amalgam is used less today than in...
Mercury is one of the most toxic substances on the earth, surpassed only by plutonium, according to Dr. Paul Gilbert of the Academy of General Dentistry. Mercury amalgam dental fillings have been used in the United States since 1833 and 50 percent...
Holistic dentist and developer of the protocol for removal of mercury amalgams Dr. Hal Huggins discusses the dangers of silver-colored fillings and the implications when asked if they leak mercury. "Perhaps a better term would be vaporize,"...
The basic dental filling mixture was comprised of approximately 50 percent liquid mercury combined with silver and other metals. Mercury is used in amalgam fillings because it allows the filling material to be pliable as well as hardens easily on...
Dental fillings made with silver-colored amalgam and containing mercury were introduced in the United States in 1833. Fifty percent of the composition of these fillings is accounted for by the presence of liquid mercury. According to Dr. Paul...
Very few people experience allergic reactions to dental fillings, according to the American Dental Association. An allergy is an immune system reaction to a foreign substance. People with allergies to the materials used to make dental fillings may...
The cause behind dark spots on your gums can be harmless or deadly, depending on its nature. Some oral cancers manifest as dark spots in their early stages, and some of the causes of serious gum disease can also lead to the existence of dark spots...
Mercury, one of the most toxic substances on Earth, is the main ingredient comprising 50 percent of the silver-colored amalgam fillings many people have in their mouths, according to Dr. Paul Gilbert of the Academy of General Dentistry. Numerous...
According to Dr. Paul Gilbert, graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and long time Master practitioner of the Academy of General Dentistry, "Mercury is the most toxic, non-radioactive substance on earth surpassed only by ...plutonium."...
Mercury is highly toxic to the human body. A common way that you can become exposed to mercury is by the use of unregulated dental amalgams and fillings that use mercury as a main ingredient, notes Dr. Roy Kupsinel in his book "A Patient's Guide...
The supplement company Pflueger has a detox system available known as the Derivato Detox Remedy. Each bottle of the product contains 100 tablets and can be purchased through online and retail nutritional supply stores. Ingredients include...
The public increasingly demands straight, white teeth. Fillings for dental cavities used to be silver amalgam or gold. Now the aesthetic has been to use tooth-colored, off-white fillings. Some advantages and disadvantages are associated with using...
An allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to an allergen, or triggering agent. Allergens like pollen and dust cause hay-fever like allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose and watering eyes. Metal allergies do not typically cause these...
Cleansing and detoxing has been gaining popularity over the past decade. With the natural health market being flooded with new detoxification products, it is a challenge as a consumer to make educated decisions. Many cleanses boast weight loss,...
Replacing mercury fillings is an important step in reducing continual exposure to toxic mercury vapors released from biting down on amalgams. Mercury, the most toxic substance on earth, according to Dr. Paul Gilbert, graduate of the University of...
Many household sources contain heavy metals that may leech into the body. There may be lead in old paint or plumbing pipes; aluminum in deodorants, toothpaste, antacids and baking soda; and mercury in fish and amalgam tooth fillings. Since these...
Considering the widespread use of copper in dentistry, medicine, industrial use, coinage and personal adornment, copper sensitivities are rare. According to a 1998 report in the British Medical Journal, from 1960 to 1976, St John's Institute of...
One of the most common repairs done during dental work is filling the holes created by cavities. Today's options for fillings include dental amalgams, resin or glass ionomers, resin composites and fabricated fillings made from base metal alloys,...
It used to be that when you opened your mouth in a hearty laugh, everyone within 20 feet could see how many filling you had. Old-fashioned fillings are made of silver. They have mercury in them and are called amalgam fillings. In addition to...
Lichen planus is a chronic disorder affecting skin, hair, nails and mucosal membranes (genitalia and mouth). It can affect any race and any age, but is more common between the ages of 30 and 70. Lichen planus is thought to be associated with an...
Taurine, an amino acid once considered nonessential, has been reclassified as a conditionally essential nutrient, based on new information researchers have revealed. Taurine plays a role in fat, protein and sugar metabolism and influences calcium...
Chewing gum can cause many health issues, such as muscle fatigue and headaches. The ingredients in gum, including sugar, sugar substitutes, and gum base, may be carcinogens and have been linked to a variety of negative health effects, including...
Cilantro is a leafy herb also known as Chinese parsley because it is native to southwestern Asia. It is an essential ingredient in guacamole, salsas and other Mexican dishes to offset the heat from hot sauce and red peppers. In folk medicine,...
Proponents of the ionic foot detox claim that it can remove toxins and impurities from the body. The feet are submerged in salt water and a low-voltage electrode is placed in the water for ionic stimulation. The positive and negative ions flow...
Modified softball is an amalgam of fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball. In modified fast-pitch softball, pitchers are not allowed to use windmill deliveries or the rocker step before delivering the pitch. By limiting the pitcher's backswing, the...
According to "Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology," the most common cause of systemic yeast infections is Candida albicans. An oval budding yeast denoted by its distinctive pseudohyphae, Candida frequently colonizes...
Modified softball is an amalgam of fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball. It uses some of the rules associated with the fast-pitch game and some that come from the slow-pitch version. Many of the key rules in modified softball have to do with...
Peanut butter bread is a healthful amalgam of high quality proteins, heart-healthy fats and both complex and simple carbohydrates. The quick breads are sweeter but only one has more calories than the yeast bread. All are uncomplicated, low-cost...
Toxic metals are naturally occurring metallic substances that disrupt vital bodily functions. Most toxic metals are considered "heavy metals" and include substances like mercury and lead. Hair loss is only one of many possible symptoms of metal...
