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" PART 2 DO YOU HAVE MERCURY AMALGAM FILLINGS IN YOUR TEETH? DO YOU RECOGNISE THE SYMPTOMS LISTED IN THIS ARTICLE? ,NEW RESEARCH NOW QUESTIONS THE SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MERCURY AMALGAM AS FILLINGS FOR DENTAL CAVITIES. READ THIS IF YOU DARE! 16·NEXUS There is yet another aspect of mercury amalgam dental treatment to be considered. A number of well-con trolled studies have established that during the filling process with amalgam, considerable quantities of mercury vapour and mercury amalgam particulates are expelled in tlile oral cavity and breathing zone. Hand condensation of the fill Wgs resulted in mercury levels up to 320 micrograms/rrt with levels up to 770 micrograms/mJ megs.ured with mechanical condensation. Dry cutting and polishing procedures resulted in very high levels, often exceeding 1000 micrograms/mJ •• ' During these processes fine particles of amalgam may become accidentally embedded in the soft tissues of the mouth. Investigations have shown that these particles of amal gam undergo .progressive degradation within phagocytic cells. During this process mercury is released from the c,ells into the tissues. This mercury has been found'to pass from the tissue fluid into the blood and accUIfiulate in the kidneys.42 SYMPTOMS OF AMALGAM SYND'ROME MERCURY POISONING The symptoms associated with mercury poisoning resulting from amalgam corrosion are variable, though certain symp Itoms are more pervasive than others. One of the most cOlfi mon and consistent complaints is severe headache, often migraine -depending upon the number of fillings, their age, and the degree of corrosion. Amalgam headaches tend to be induced by dramatic changes of climate, particularly the onset of low-pressure periods. Intense anxiety and irregular heart theat occur at irregular intervals, often independendy of any specific external stress factor. Consequent loss of sleep, fre quent nighjmares and even hallucinations are not uncommon. Persistent bouts of dizziness, leading to vertigo, coupled with mental confusion, distUrbances of vision and hearing are also common symptoms. Fatigue is another pervasive symptom, and many patients report diminished work capacities, both physical and mental. Some individuals have observed a sour metallic taste in the mouth, accompanied by increased saliva tion. Other symptoms can include skin rashes, even eczema, bleeding gums at toothbrushing, facial neuralgia or paralysis, OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 1992