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Have recent studies proven that dental amalgam releases mercury vapour and that it should not be used?

April 26, 2017amalgam dental mercury recent releases Used Vapour

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Have recent studies proven that dental amalgam releases mercury vapour and that it should not be used?

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Scientific studies have not verified that dental amalgam is causing illness in the general population. It has been known for some time that amalgam fillings release minute amounts of mercury vapour, especially with chewing, and that this mercury can be absorbed, reach body organs, and cross the placenta. This is also true of mercury absorbed from natural sources, such as food.