Is Silver Filling Good Or Bad.....?

 

Silver filling

Silver filling also called amalgam filling. Although the name implies that the filling is made out of silver, in reality it only has about 32% of this material. Majority of a silver filling (50%) is actually mercury. 

Your filling also has trace amounts of tin, copper, and zinc.

When mixed together, these components create a hard and durable material called amalgam. This dental amalgam is filled into decaying teeth (often those with cavities) to help strengthen them and prevent their removal.

Mercury has been used in fillings since the 19th century, but has faced controversy since the beginning.

Shortly after the invention of amalgam, numerous harmful effects were widely reported. Mercury poisoning became a top concern and many dentists vowed to stop using the material. However, the majority of dentists throughout the US continued to use amalgam fillings because they were much cheaper, faster, and easier to place than traditional gold materials.

Despite numerous studies and evidence, the American Dental Association continues to highlight dental amalgam as a safe, affordable, and durable material.

What actually happen if you have it...?

If you have a silver filling, every time you chew a small amount of mercury from your filling (about 2-20 micrograms a day) is released into your body.

Chewing gum is especially problematic as it releases an even greater amount of mercury into your system. An increase in temperature in your mouth, for instance when you drink hot coffee or tea, will also encourages the release of mercury vapors in your mouth.

The effects of mercury-laden fillings are scary. These fillings are one of the top contributing causes to mercury poisoning. This can cause a wide range of problems, including tremors, insomnia, headaches, nerve damage, kidney problems, and respiratory failure.

In one recent study by the University of washington , researchers found that the low-level release of mercury toxins into the body from a dental tooth filling can lead to long-term brain damage.

It’s important to note that pregnant women and those who plan to get pregnant are especially at risk.

Now, the question is what to do if u have silver filling .....?

The longer you have silver fillings in your mouth, the more mercury you likely have in your body and the more it will affect your health. 

Although it will be difficult to remove the mercury already in your system, you can prevent it from continuing to build.

Your best option is to remove your amalgam fillings as soon as you can.

Removing silver fillings and replacing them with a safe, non-toxic material is a common dental procedure. Always make sure you have this painless procedure completed by an experienced holistic dentist.

Source :by Dr. Nammy Patel 

Filling,holistic dentist.