I don't know what can be done to help. Invite Bill Gates to Mercola site when he retires and has more time? What do you think to help the situation?

Shasha — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:24:09 GMT

Interesting, if odd theory. Mercury fillings have been used for over 150 years; their use began back in the mid-1800s when women were rarely, if ever dentists. They gained popularity because they were economical and easy to place. Look into the fascinating politics of how they came to even be allowed. Cast gold fillings are just that. An old-fashioned prep in the tooth is performed, models taken, "gold filling" cast. Then, the cold cast filling (usually sent from a lab as few dentists cast their own any more) is cemented in. There are about 6 ways they are a bad idea, aside from their toxicity.Some of those downsides are those shared with other dental materials, again having to do with design flaws.

carolMID — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:01:12 GMT

Interesting, if odd theory. Mercury fillings have been used for over 150 years; their use began back in the mid-1800s when women were rarely, if ever dentists. They gained popularity because they were economical and easy to place. Look into the fascinating politics of how they came to even be allowed. Cast gold fillings are just that. An old-fashioned prep in the tooth is performed, models taken, "gold filling" cast. Then, the cold cast filling (usually sent from a lab as few dentists cast their own any more) is cemented in. There are about 6 ways they are a bad idea, aside from their toxicity.Some of those downsides are those shared with other dental materials, again having to do with design flaws.

Thanks Enjonn. I've heard that and going to try it.

barbyo — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:33:13 GMT

Thanks Enjonn. I've heard that and going to try it.

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I don't know what can be done to help. Invite Bill Gates to Mercola site when he retires and has more time? What do you think to help the situation?

Thanks Enjonn. I've heard that and going to try it.