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As seen on Dr.Oz: The controversy over dental amalgam fillings

As seen on Dr.Oz: The controversy over dental amalgam fillings

Amalgam is an alloy of mercury with various metals used for dental fillings. It consists of mercury (50%), silver (~22-32% ), tin (~14%), copper (~8%), and other trace metals. In the 1800s, amalgam was used as it was inexpensive and durable. There seem to be mounting evidence on the health risks associated with placing mercury into your teeth. Interestingly enough, about 72% of people surveyed in […]

by April 16, 2013