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Where is the closest place that you can find the element mercury naturally?
In your mouth in silver-amalgam fillings, if you have them.
Can Mercury toxicity cause hypertension and tachycardia?
Yes, Mercury toxicity (such as from amalgam fillings) can cause hypertension, tachycardia, peripheral neuropathy, kidney damage, brain damage, etc., etc. Why aren't doctors checking for this?
Are iron fillings suspension?
Iron fillings are easily sedimented in water.
Is iron fillings soluble?
Iron fillings are not a compound; they are only iron (Fe).
How do you separate iron from sulphur in a mixture of iron fillings and sulphur?
you an use a magnet to get the iron fillings out
What can Mercury dental fillings do to you?
The answer from the dental community has been "Not Much". There is no conclusive evidence that the amount of Mercury contained in a dental filling can hurt you. You should know that they are not comprised entirely of Mercury and the substance is referred to as amalgam. There are alternatives to Mercury amalgam fillings and you should ask you dentist if these are available if your concern is that great.
Do crowns have mercury?
No. Silver fillings contain mercury. Crowns do not.
Is Mercury in fillings bad for you?
yes
Considering mercury amalgam fillings are in many teeth and that such fillings must be disposed of as toxic hazardous waste when removed by a dentist is the air downwind of crematorium less safe?
Many crematoriums remove amalgams as well as devices such as pacemakers. The mercury vaporized is not particularly safe if inhaled. But the concentration would be very low.
When thrown away what becomes a hazardous waste?
Mercury, and mercury-based tooth fillings.
What Become hazardous waste When thrown away?
Mercury, and mercury-based tooth fillings.
What minerals are tooth fillings made out of?
The metal used for fillings now is called Amalgam. Amalgam is made up a combination of copper, tin, silver, Zinc and about 50% mercury. of There is also composite resin which is a combination of fine glass and plastic.
What does a dentist use to fill a cavity?
Traditional fillings are a mercury/silver mixture. These are the fillings everyone is used to seeing. On average these fillings will last 10-15 years in an adult, but they can fall out, and need to be replaced. Resin fillings are coloured to match your tooth, and have half the life-span of traditional fillings, however more people are opting to go with this type of filling for both cosmetic and health reasons, over recent concerns about mercury content in traditional silver fillings.
Where is the closest place that you can find the element mercury naturally?
In your mouth in silver-amalgam fillings, if you have them.
What is the prevelamce of mercury poisoning from dental fillings?
"Mercury poisoning" is an imprecise term that can apply to numerous symptoms associated with absorption of mercury. According to the FDA: "FDA has reviewed the best available scientific evidence to determine whether the low levels of mercury vapor associated with dental amalgam fillings are a cause for concern. Based on this evidence, FDA considers dental amalgam fillings safe for adults and children ages 6 and above. The amount of mercury measured in the bodies of people with dental amalgam fillings is well below levels associated with adverse health effects. Even in adults and children ages 6 and above who have fifteen or more amalgam surfaces, mercury exposure due to dental amalgam fillings has been found to be far below the lowest levels associated with harm. Clinical studies in adults and children ages 6 and above have also found no link between dental amalgam fillings and health problems."
What are Amalgams?
An amalgam is a mixture of a metal with mercury, like silver amalgam, the silver fillings in your teath.
How is mercury used in fillings?
Mercury, as the only metal that is liquid in its normal stage, has the capability of mixing with a metal and make it managable into a cavity ( a prepared tooth when decay is removed). The mercury is mixed with silver, tin and copper in a one-on-one ratio, This mixture is called an amalgam, as any metal mixed with mercury is termed "amalgamated". When the mix is placed into the tooth preparation, it hardens and the tooth has a an amalgam restoration or filling.
