Mercury Toxicity Part 1:

Mercury Toxicity Part 1:

Mercury has been used for centuries from the Egyptian tombs to cleansers and many different medicines in the 20^th century.  Throughout these centuries, there have been many incidences of mercury toxicity.  An example of mercury toxicity in the 1800’s is the phrase “mad hatter” which described the exposure of mercury to felt hat makers.  More recent incidences of mercury toxicity in the mid 1900’s include mercury-contaminated fish in Canada, mercury used in paint prior to 1990 just to name a few.  Interestingly, medicines containing mercury have been substituted with seemingly more biocompatible materials.  Also, the Environmental Protection Agency has voiced its concern regarding environmental pollution from the mercury that is used in the agricultural industry as well as the manufacturing of batteries, thermometers etc.  There is also concern from the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding mercury toxicity in pregnant and nursing mothers along with young children when eating fish as well as the use of dental mercury fillings.  I find it alarming that even with the EPA and AAP’s concern of mercury toxicity, the dental community at large is still using metal mercury fillings.

Mercury is toxic in all its forms; it can be a solid, vapor, or a liquid.  The body will react to each form of mercury differently.  For example, mercury that is a vapor is inhaled and absorbed into the bloodstream.  Published research has shown that mercury is more poisonous than lead and arsenic.  Mercury can also be absorbed through the skin, injected, and ingested.

Our Inland Empire Biological Dental office is equipped with the latest technology in Safe-Mercury Removal.  If you are in need of having your metal mercury fillings safely removed, please visit our office located in Riverside just off of the 91-freeway and Magnolia.  (951)686-3666.

Stay tuned for more information in my up-coming blogs regarding mercury toxicity and its effects on the body.