Mercury-Free
Dentistry
Dr. Medlock has been concerned about the Mercury
Amalgam issue for seventeen years. The word "silver" amalgam is a misnomer. Amalgam is 50% mercury
and should be called "mercury amalgam". Mercury vapor outgases
from the mercury amalgam for the entire life of the restoration.
Mercury vapor is the most toxic from of mercury and mercury is the
most toxic, non-radio active metal known to man. There has never
been shown to be a safe level of mercury vapor, No observable
effect level (NOEL). For those reasons, the American Dental
Association arguments that amalgam is safe is simply ludicrous.
For these reasons, Dr. Medlock has refused to use amalgam for the last
seventeen years and states, "Amalgam should be banned from
dentistry." The use of mercury has been banned from all other
aspects of medicine.
Because
amalgam is extremely hazardous during the removal process, Dr.
Medlock follows the I.A.O.M.T. guidelines for safe removal. Dr.
Medlock feels that utilizing 4 filter systems in each opertory
creates one of the most well equipped offices for dealing with Hg
amalgam removal.
Mercury
Symptoms
Recognized By ADA
It
is well known that mercury will store 1st in the kidney, 2nd in the
liver, 3rd in neurological tissue, 4th in the GI tract, and then in
the rest of the tissues. Symptoms related to mercury are vast,
however, even the American Dental Association (ADA) admits to the
following symptoms:
#1 Tremor observed in
fine voluntary muscle movement, such as handwriting, eventually
progressing to convulsions.
#2 Depression, fatigue,
increased irritability, moodiness, nervous excitability especially
when criticized.
#3 Inability to
concentrate, loss of memory
#4 Insomnia or
drowsiness
#5
Nausea and
diarrhea
#6 Loss of appetite
#7 Birth defects in
offspring
#8 Nephritis or symptoms
of kidney disease
#9 Pneumonitis
#10 Swollen glands and
tongue
#11
Ulceration of oral mucosa
#12 Dark
pigmentation of marginal gingiva and loosening of teeth
Other documented
symptoms that affect various body systems include the following:
Psychological &
Behavioral Anxiety
Emotional instability
Apathy
Inability to
concentrate
Confusion
Psychological disturbances
Depression
Lowered
intelligence
Fits of Anger
Manic- depression
Forgetfulness
Lack of
self-control
Irritability
Short attention span
Hallucinations
Short-term memory loss
Nervousness
Sleep disturbances
Nightmares
Difficulty making decisions
Tension
Unexplained suicidal ideas
Your
Dr. said. 'Its your nerves'
Cardiovascular System
Anemia
Angina
Heart attack
Heart murmur
Tachycardia
Pressure in chest
Arteriosclerosis
Irregular heart beat
Unexplained chest pains
Digestive System
Colitis
Constipation
Ulcers
Diarrhea
Diverticulitis
Stomach cramps
Loss of appetite
Digestive problems
Frequent bloating
Frequent heartburn
Immune System Cancer
Candida Albicans
Asthma
Mononucleosis
Allergies
Leukemia
Rhinitis
Swollen glands
Sinusitis
Chronic Fatigue
Epstein-Barr virus
Environmental illness
Hodgkin's
disease
Immune deficiency disease
Susceptible to flu, colds, etc.
Oral
Cavity
Bad breath
Bleeding gums
Mouth ulcers
Leukoplakia
Stomatitis
Swollen tongue
Loosening of teeth
Loss of teeth
Bone loss around teeth
Increased flow of saliva
Enlarged salivary glands
Burning sensation in mouth
Metallic taste in mouth
Periodontal (gum) disease
Purple-black pigment in gums
Tendency towards tartar formation
Sore throat
Persistent cough
Central
Nervous System
Dizziness
Convulsions
Dim vision
Epilepsy. . Facial twitches Insomnia
Voices in head
Hearing difficulty
Mental disability
Muscle paralysis
Muscle twitches
Multiple Sclerosis
Ringing in ears
Speech disorders
Difficulty in walking
Chronic headaches
Unexplained leg jerks
Failure of muscle coordination
Noises or sounds in head
Narrowing of field of vision
Numbness of arms and legs
Tremors of hands, feet, lips
Tingling of fingers, toes,
lips, nose
Loss of ability to perform movement of the hand
Endocrine System Arthritis
Increased sweating
Diabetes
Diabetic tendency
Edema
Thyroid dysfunction
Osteoporosis
Slow healing
Leg cramps
Weight loss
Kidney stones
Pain in joints
Cold hands and feet
Decreased sexual activity
Chronic low body temperature
Frequent urination-especially at night
Skin
Acne
Dermatitis
Skin
Flushes
Excessive itching
Rough skin
Rashes
Energy
Symptoms
Lethargy
Chronic fatigue
Drowsiness
Over-sleeping
Tiredness lack of energy
Hypoglycemia
Irregular breathing
Muscle weakness
The official standing of the American Dental
Association (ADA) is that "silver" fillings are safe,
stating there is no proven connection with adverse health
complaints. However Mercury forms a large number of organic and inorganic
compounds. Mercury vapor and almost all of these compounds are
highly toxic. Less hazardous substitutes should be used wherever
possible.
Over 14,000 papers world-wide have been published
which suggest that mercury is a toxic material and that it should
not be used in fillings.
Patient Protection During Removal of Mercury Fillings
Patient protection is of the utmost concern during
removal of mercury fillings - especially for the mercury toxic
patient and the aim of this procedure is to minimize any
additional exposure of the patient, the dentist and other staff to
mercury.
In the removal and replacement of mercury fillings
we follow protocols which are recommended by IAOMT (International
Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) . These protocols
include:
