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High-Strength MRI May Release Mercury from Amalgam Dental Fillings

August 25, 2021 by Captain Organic Planet

Exposure to ultra-high-strength MRI may release toxic mercury from amalgam fillings in teeth, according to a new study appearing online in the journal Radiology. The effect was not seen, however, in the lower strength, more commonly used 1.5-Tesla (T) MRI. Amalgam fillings, also known as silver fillings, have been a staple of dentistry for many years. […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: amalgam, dental, dental amalgam, dental fillings, dentistry, mercury, MRI, teeth

Have more than eight dental fillings? It could increase the mercury levels in your blood

August 24, 2021 by Captain Organic Planet

Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health. This research, which analyzed data from nearly 15,000 individuals, is […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: amalgam, blood, dental, dental amalgam, dental fillings, mercury

Dental flossing and other behaviors linked with higher levels of PFAS in the body

January 22, 2019 by Captain Organic Planet

First study to show association between Oral-B Glide dental floss and higher exposures A new study suggests certain types of consumer behaviors, including flossing with Oral-B Glide dental floss, contribute to elevated levels in the body of toxic PFAS chemicals. PFAS are water- and grease-proof substances that have been linked with numerous health problems. The […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: dental, dental floss, PFAS

Dental research shows that smoking weakens immune systems

October 10, 2018 by Captain Organic Planet

As if lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease weren’t enough, there’s more bad news for cigarette smokers. Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine found that smoking also weakens the ability for pulp in teeth to fight illness and disease. In other words, smokers have fewer defense mechanisms on the inside […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: cigarettes, dental, Endodontics, immune system, immunity, smoking, teeth

Antidepressants Linked To Tooth Implant Failure, New Study Finds

March 24, 2016 by Captain Organic Planet

Antidepressants, commonly used to treat anxiety, pain and other disorders, may play a role in dental implant failure, according to a new pilot study by University at Buffalo researchers. The research found that the use of antidepressants increased the odds of implant failure by four times. Each year of antidepressant use doubled the odds of […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: antidepressant, dental, dentist, implant, study, teeth, tooth

Plastic Toothbrush Toxins Could Be Dangerous

February 11, 2016 by Captain Organic Planet

Toothbrushes are among those products that contain PVC plastics and are used several times a day by people all around the world. Therefore, if toothbrushes contain a significant amount of phthalate, they could be very dangerous and harmful. Phthalates are chemicals found in everyday products and PVC plastics, mainly because of their ability to enhance […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: dental, phthalates, plastic, PVC, teeth, toothbrush

Popular Brands Of Dental Floss Are Made From Nylon Coated With Teflon

February 1, 2016 by Captain Organic Planet

Not many people know that popular brands of floss are made from nylon coated with synthetic, petroleum-based wax such as toxic Teflon, a highly toxic synthetic chemical that creates a soap-like slipperiness and non-stick finish called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), another ingredient that also provides the coating in non-stick cookware. Modern day dental […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: dental, dental floss, DuPont, floss, non-stick, PFOA, Teflon

Amalgam Fillings In Your Mouth Are Poisoning You (Video)

September 15, 2011 by Captain Organic Planet

Dr. Huggins spoke in New Zealand about heavy metal poisoning and the health benefits of having your amalgam fillings removed. Dr. Higgins explains how mercury vapor leaches from dental amalgams, attacks the brain and central nervous system, leading to a raft of diseases. Dental amalgam is a dental filling material used to fill cavities caused […]

Filed Under: Health, Videos Tagged With: amalgam, cavity, dental, dentist, health, mercury, mouth

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