Mercury-Free Dentistry, The Alternative to Toxic Teeth

Many of us have had silver fillings, but holistic dentists in Preston have made noticeable metal fillings a thing of the past. Aside from creating a more appealing smile visually, mercury-free fillings may also be better for your general health. Despite warnings and scientific proof that composite fillings are a better option than metal fillings, many patients are not well-informed as to the benefits of mercury-free restorations and the risks associated with the use of amalgam fillings.

The Poisons in our Teeth clearly explain why amalgam (silver) fillings are hazardous to our general well-being and health. Mercury amalgam fillings continuously release mercury vapor, the most poisonous, naturally occurring, non-radioactive substance on earth, into your body. The mercury amalgams emit contributes to over 100 health issues, including:

• heart disease
• autoimmune diseases, such as, fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis )
• chronic fatigue syndrome
• Allergies and bleeding gums
• neurological problems, including  anxiety and  memory loss
• Sleep disturbances and restlessness

 Eighty percent of the mercury vapor released from amalgam fillings is inhaled. Once inhaled, it passes quickly through the lungs, into and then out of the bloodstream, and gathers in every cell of the body. As it accumulates, it poisons cells and tissues, particularly the brain and the central nervous system.

Mercury-Free Dentistry  as the phrase implies, is the practice of using dental materials for fillings that don't contain mercury. It also includes using safe removal techniques when existing metal restorations are removed. These safe removal techniques minimize the patient's exposure to mercury when old restorative materials are removed.