Summary
Mercury amalgam has been linked to cancer, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis - and its use has been curbed in some European countries. So why is it still used in British dental fillings? Government deputy chief dental officer Tony Jenner addresses concerns over safety.
Amalgam fillings contain mercury - defined by Defra as 'a toxic substance with known health and environment impacts'.See the full content of this document
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Is It Time to Ban Mercury in Fillings?
How can it be safe? Mercury, in its pure form, is toxic, but the mercury in dental a...
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