FDA concludes mercury in dental fillings not risky

The government declared Tuesday that silver dental fillings contain too little mercury to harm the millions who've had cavities filled with them - including young children - and that only people allergic to mercury need to avoid them. Full Story »

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Member Tags: Mercury poisoning, Tooth Fillings
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Jul 29, 2009 - 10:52 PM PDT
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by Dwight Rousu - Jul. 29, 2009

The basis for the about face by the FDA is not explained. The article says the FDA says people with mercury allergies should avoid mercury fillings, but does not say what proportion of the population has mercury allergies, nor how to test for them.

I have mercury allergies. Over 30% of the population has mercury allergies, as discovered when thimerisol (containing mercury) was used in contact ... More »

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