Amalgam fillings consist of more than 50% highly toxic mercury. In dentistry, this material has been highly controversial since its introduction at the beginning of the 19th century and was even temporarily banned in the USA. However, the use of this material has been able
1. From 1 January 2019, dental amalgam shall only be used in pre-dosed encapsulated form. The use of mercury in bulk form by dental practitioners shall be prohibited. 2. From 1 July 2018, dental amalgam shall not be used for dental treatment of deciduous teeth,
“Mercury naturally adheres to plastics in the water, by creating extremely concentrated “fish food” bombs of dangerous chemicals. Plastic has a negative charge, mercury has a positive charge. Opposites attract so the mercury sticks….”