• April 19, 2024

70% of the people in the world have cavities . The treatment that has been used for decades to repair the damage caused by this condition are the dental amalgams although it has been warned of possible damage to Health .  

"The amalgam It contains mercury that when released as vapor (when chewing food) can be inhaled and absorbed by the lungs. High levels of exposure are associated with adverse effects in the brain and the kidneys ", explain it Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States.

Here possible adverse effects to health.

Weaken the structure of the teeth

When you place a amalgam It is necessary to eliminate a significant amount of healthy tooth, which weakens its general structure. Over time it will require deeper dental work or future repairs.

Information from the School of Dentistry of the Autonomous University of Mexico, 50% of people with these fillings have recidivism cavities .

Induce fatigue

When accumulating cause chronic poisoning , when they are low doses it is about micromercurialism , as well as lower the amount of oxygen in the blood , which manifests itself with weakness and fatigue .

Amalgam is a combination of metals (mercury, silver, tin and copper) used in dentistry for more than 150 years.

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