If you have silver fillings you do! Amalgam fillings leak a poisonous gas called mercury. All silver fillings leak mercury and the amount increases upon stimulation like chewing food, grinding your teeth or drinking coffee. Mercury vapors attack the brain and central nervous system causing chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, depression, migraine headaches, and autoimmune problems to name a few.
There is so much controversy around the subject of amalgam fillings. Are they safe? What is great is the amount of information out in the media for you to do your own research before you decide what kind of fillings you put in your mouth. An alternative option is composite resin. It is conservative, no mercury, does not corrode, bonds to the tooth, doesn’t cause cracks in the teeth, and it matches the color of your teeth. What a great option thanks to the evolving research to bring better and healthier products to our communities.
Please review the research done by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology at www.iaomt.org titled smoking teeth-poison gas. The FDA, WHO and CDA/ADA associations also have websites with different opinions.
At the office, we have an intraoral camera to show you what the dentist sees when we look at your teeth. Wow, a camera that will show you how you can make an educated decision on how to be healthier. All those old amalgam fillings you received as a child have worn down or cracked tooth structure. What now? Teeth are just like cars and shoes. Our repetitive actions of daily use have worn things down and now they need maintenance, cleaned or replaced.
When my mother died this year of cancer, health became a top priority. Even though I could not save my mother due to unknown causes of cancer, I do have the choice to make better decisions on things that our healthier for our bodies and our environment. No one wants to see a loved one sick or in pain. As our patients you become part of our families and we would love to give you information on how you too can make an informed decision to alternative options.
Sarah Phillips, D.D.S. for Geneva Dentistry Full Mouth Rehabilitation graduated from USC School of Dentistry and has been a SCV resident for 32 years.
Please call the office at 661-222-7773 to make every day a brighter day – starting with a healthy smile.