vmelkon (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I think that mercury can be considered worst than lead simply because it is a liquid and vaporizes while lead does not. I really don't understand how people can work in mercury and lead refineries.

tedodson (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I realized after the fact that I was thinking about fluoride. Fluoride is more toxic than lead but less toxic than arsenic. I came to your video through a link from a website that had information about both fluoride and mercury. I just got the 2 mixed up. I do think your point about exposure is correct for those with amalgam fillings. (I'm down to 4 amalgam fillings now. Any time that I have a filling that needs to be replaced I request a composite filling.)

lammag (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks for this. The whole movie is fully referenced and the ref for this is the Agency for Toxic Substances and DIsease Registry. In principle though I do agree with you and would suggest that considering the availability of exposure form amalgam compared to exposure to lead or arsenic it would certainly make mercury the most toxic of the lot.

tedodson (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I believe it is considered toxic waste.

tedodson (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It costs about 100 bucks to have a filling replaced. I think you would want to have the oldest one done first. Maybe you could do one after each check up. Obviously you would want to have them replace with a composite filling not another amalgam!

tedodson (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I believe there is a mistake in the description. The description says, "Only arsenic and lead are more toxic" [than mercury]. However I'm pretty sure that Mercury is more toxic than lead.

Joewillsetitright (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

They are not being truthful. If they come out and tell you that mercury is toxic to your health they can potentially lose their license to practice. Have your mercury amalgam filings removed as soon as possible, it is definitely worth it!!!

garryk08 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Are you serious?Don't put money before your health. I have remove 4 fillings this over the past 2 weeks and am so glad. Just take them out one by one if necessary. Keeping poison, I mean mercury inches from your brain is No good.better to lose some one [replaceable] than your health [irreplaceable]Please do it now everyone!

octelcogopod (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

"quite autistic"?I don't think you understand what that word means

fetalbetal (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I have 9 fillings, most of them are over 10 years old. I have bipolar disorder but I refuse medication, Are anti-amalgam dentists taking advantage of people or are they being truthful?.. Having my fillings removed would cost a fortune, is it worth it?