Dental dam amalgam Videos

@ubergoofball I have the same problem; never had soda, hates chips, candy, pastries, etc. I drink water, tea and organic juice and am vegetarian (I take 11 vitamins a day so I'm healthy vitamin-wise) and brush and floss twice a day every day. I had a check-up today and have 4 cavities and "calculus" so I need a debridement on 2 teeth. My family on both sides have terrible dental genetics. I'm too scared to film it because of what I might see I :P

very good for training students but i will never do this in my patients. with actual composites resins you have to remove a minimal portion of dental tissue, and the estetics is superior. The dental dam is absolute necesary to provide some warranty in the life expectations of composites restorations.

It's not magic; it's good nutrition. Tooth decay is virtually nonexistent in populations that are not eating denatured grain products and sugars, and avoiding those foods (and adding in fat soluble vitamins with mineral sources) can heal small areas of decay and arrest more advanced areas.

Next cavity I get, (it will happen no matter what I do. damn genetics), I'm gonna have the dentist film it. gonna get one of those tiny cameras in there so I can see everything :)

seems like they teach students different ideas in different countries. How old is this video?

that's an old technique .. butt as it said " Old is gold " :)

u cant 'heal' cavities. this is not magic

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+Pippo Manfredi Why to be sad about?It was an English expression.The patients may be sad because composite is more expensive than amalgam :P.

+hogkill64Hexafluorosilicic Acid is completely different than Calcium Fluoride. It is highly bioavailable and its relative toxicity is about 60,000 times than that of Calcium Fluoride. I would be fine having CaF in the water supply up to about 0.3ppm, but no more than that. I certainly don't want to contract one of the many chronic health conditions associated with the consumption of Hexafluorosilicic Acid and the many other trace metals contained within it that are not filtered out.There's no reason to use H2SiF6 in the water supply other than for saving the Phosphate industry a lot of money and effort disposing of it in other ways.

Sea water contains 1.2 ppm fluoride, some parts of the planet have up to 25 ppm fluoride in their natural freshwater. The problem lies in the fact that some areas of the world have close to 0 ppm.  In the 1950's before fluoridation was common it would not be uncommon for children to have fillings in more than half of their teeth before they even reached their 10th birthday.  The CDC has listed water fluoridation as one of the ten great public health achievements of the 20th century.  Most countries who perform water fluoridation aim to hit 1.0 ppm which is a safe level.  Skeletal fluorosis is the only issue of concern and is not detectable from controls until you hit over 4.0 ppm, which is still a naturally occurring level in many parts of the world.  The fluoride used in water may be a byproduct of fertilizer but it is nevertheless pure fluoride, so its source is irrelevant.  That is like arguing that the water you drink is toxic waste because its the byproduct of another person's urine, which it is.

+Gabe NewellFluoride hasn't been identified as a nutrient yet. I doubt it will. If it is proven to be a nutrient some time in the future, I'd prefer to ingest a very small amount (0.3ppm or less concentration) Calcium Fluoride in my water instead of ingesting Hexafluorosilicic Acid. Toxic waste is not beneficial in any amount.

+Scot FIt's the same thing with toxic waste being dumped in water supplies. They call it "Fluoridation" so that everybody thinks it's good for them.And to those that would label me a conspiracy theorist, there are people who are "in on it". They signed the legislation; they talked about using toxic waste instead of naturally occurring Calcium Fluoride. There are people out there who don't give a flying frying pan about anyone else. They don't care that people have Mercury in their bodies or are consuming toxic wastes from the Phosphate industry on a daily basis. They just don't care. They'll use whatever statistical data they can to boost their arguments, while at the same time demonising anyone who points to real scientific studies that show evidence of harm. I'm sick of it and want it to change.

+browsingfloor62 `approximately zero`  if it is zero say zero if it is as you say approximately zero then it is not zero.You have what is called  Cognitive Dissonance ,basically your mind can not handle the truth you think it is beyond belief that if Mercury (the most toxic metal) was harmful your government would stop Dentists using it. Wise up.

In a clinical trial, you attempt to determine the relationship between an exposure (ie having a mercury filling) and a bad outcome ("harm" or autism or whatever the conspiracy theorists are pushing these days.) Having a amalgam filling is an exposure, which has never been determined to cause harm. This doesn't ELIMINATE the possibility of a minor, imperceptible effect, but no test can. The experimentally determined risk of any bad outcome is so small as to be approximately zero.Amalgam fillings are as "harmful" as eating fish. It's an exposure to a minuscule amount of mercury that has never been proven to hurt anybody. Why don't we just ban driving cars or walking outside. Those activities are millions of times more harmful to you health .

+browsingfloor62 You said `The amount of mercury leached out of amalgam is not harmful` then you said `even though the risks are minimal, they're still more than zero`     If it is more than zero then it is harmful it can not be `not harmful.` Your own words condemn your argument , your argument is redundant . Mercury is Harmful by your own words.

It also "corresponds directly" with the rise in the cost of student loans and increase in global temperature. It's being phased out because, even though the risks are minimal, they're still more than zero. It's not any more dangerous than the fact you accumulate a minute amount of mercury from eating fish.People say, without thinking that "Oh it's dangerous! Ban it!". But there is no reliable clinical evidence that amalgam huts people.Amalgam was used because it was the best material available for a long time, and now we have better stuff.

Why are they phasing it out if there is no problems ? The rise in alzheimer's cases directly corresponds to the amount of mercury fillings you have. None of you would put mercury in your or your families teeth. Dentists have no morals they will do anything for money , Root canal is a money spinning con 80% of root canal treatments are unnecessary.

+browsingfloor62Raaaarrrgghhhh!!!!

+Jim Griffiths You should stop watching Alex Jones. It might help with your hypertension

+Linh PhanI just had a mini heart attack. I'm going now. Can't deal with the internet.

+Linh PhanHnghhhh

+Jim Griffiths You need to read research in peer reviewed scientific journals, not articles on the internet. 

The amount of Mercury leached from fillings is enough to cause chronic health problems. Some people have a genetic defect which causes their body to not be able to process and excrete Mercury. These people are at much higher risk from the use of Mercury amalgam fillings.Water Fluoridation is a conspiracy to dump industrial toxic waste in the water supply - because it's cheaper for the Phosphate industry. The waste by-product of Phosphate production is mainly Hexafluorosilicic Acid, with a whole host of other chemicals and harmful trace elements such as Mercury, Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, etc.

In 2004, the EPA estimated that 55%, or 1008 tons, of approximately 2000 tons of all elemental mercury used in commerce today in the U.S. is found in amalgam fillings. An additional 34 tons of mercury is added to that total each year by the placement of new amalgam fillings. Apart from being a substantial amount of mercury, what is significant here is that the dental office is the only workplace environment using this substance in an unregulated manner. Dr. Marvin knows what he's talking about.

1st of all its not called a mercury filling because it's not made entirely of mercury , and calling it that will surely scare ppl of ( like u want to make them come to your clinic) , and the fact that u didn't want to mention when u said " why do we put them in our bodies " and said that's a whole diff. story . IT'S because they aren't that dangerous in fact the only concern about amalgam fillings is if u are allergic to any of its components and mercury toxicity because of amalgam isn rare .

I would agree here that this is a better test, it shows the amounts of mercury that your body is excreting which is a good indicator of toxicity levels. I had this test done several times by Doctors Data and was comforted when I saw a decrease. Reducing exposure is critical but, also detoxification as well. Detox is another subject, however, I have found a diet of at least 50% raw,fresh,organic fruits and vegetables and their juices to be best. Chlorella also helps chelate heavy metals too.

That's true, dentists who over the last half century or so, who have worked with mercury amalgams, have had a much greater exposure to mercury then the general public. Which is probably the reason why the rate of suicide among the profession is higher than the average. Amalgams are still used today as a matter of fact! This is due to their low cost. Though it is mainly the poor who bear this burden. In addition, don't you think that people who do have mercury amalgams have a right to know?

@RGMerkel He's not selling much. Go look up some med documents. Mercury amalgum is not put in most people teeth anymore, it's a neurotoxin that 'leaks' while in your mouth during the duration of your life. It gives off unsafe levels according to US codes and regulations for safe factory work conditions. So someone evacuates a factory because it has unsafe readings of mercury levels and other neurotoxins in the air and your the guy who says 'profit over safety!'. Good for you. LMAO

You want to argue semantics. Amalgams are approximately 50% mercury and the scientific literature clearly indicates how toxic this element is. Granted, composites have some components I would not like in my mouth either but sadly when it comes down to picking your poison...I have chosen the latter because my research indicates composites are the least dangerous choice. If you have any information to the contrary you would like to share by all means feel free to do so.

Oh well, since they "aren't that dangerous" as you said... then why would people be scared off if we called them mercury fillings? After all, mercury is the main component at up to 50%. And don't forget folks..in our high tech industrialized society our exposure to toxins of all types, including heavy metals, has increased exponentially over the last half of the century. There can only be two reasons for such a ridiculous statement as above, ignorance or complicity!

"Mercury is".... Are your fillings LIQUID, Minneapolis propagandist, huh? Are you on the payroll of "Unca Keith" and his toxic composite team? Anyone believing the bullshit from IAOMT, Kennedy, Daunderer, Mutter, Stoertebecker and all the rest of the anti-amalgam liars believes also in Santa Claus! "Don't believe the uninformed" - Yeah, Halopa60, do so! Don't believe in anti-amalgam propaganda and the lies and the propaganda from Minneapolis!

Folks, mercury is toxic! Amalgams are not just " 5 metals" they are five metals one of which 'TheOwlDaddy neglected to acknowledge is toxic, and that is mercury. And just where did he get this idea that composite fillings contain 80 toxic chemicals? Bet he can't back this up! append this .../articles/files/files276/BPA%20review.pdf to iaomt.org to address your concerns about the toxicity of composites and I'm sure you will be reassured.

The person in the video even says that mercury exposure is highest when the amalgam is being removed. There's nothing wrong with wanting your amalgams replaced by resins when they need to be redone, and there really isn't anything wrong with wanting them out before they need to be replaced, either. Just understand that removing amalgam fillings prematurely does nothing but give your dentist an extra payday.

if any1 should be concerned about mercury toxicity that should be the dentists who performs several restorations a day and for many days. i'm not saying that is not possible. but based on lots of researches its rare. ppl can risk getting mercury toxicity in daily habits ten times more than getting it from an amalgam filling. plus amalgam restorations aren't widely used nowadays anyway.

Your fillings are made of AMALGAN, not of MERCURY, they're not liquid, damn Minneapolis propagandist! Composites are made of minor glue, glass powder and a mix of toxic substances like Formaldehyde, BPA, Phenobenzole, Bonzoylperoxide and many more! No chance for "Unca Keith" and his liars! No way to watch fake business like IAOMT and the lies on their website!

If u really want to accuse ppl of ignorance just get to knw wat u r talking about 1st.show me one documented research about toxicity of amalgam that describes it like this video does.am not saying that its 100% safe and i never said that.iam saying that the percentage of mercury u get form an amalgam filling is negligible when compared to daily exposure to it.

Challenge tests stir up a large amount of mercury which can settle and do damage in new parts of the body. This is the last thing a mercury toxic patient needs. I've read a lot of stories about people getting sicker from these tests. The DDI Hair test and urinary porphyrin analysis are safer ways to determine mercury exposure.

for sure i dont mind educating the public about their choices , but this video is more about advertising than education and this is not right when talking about scientific facts . my disagreement with this video is the fake care this dentist assumes when its clearly obvious that he's advertising his center .

Did you say secondtivilly, is that a holistic word? Always glad to see a balanced and not in any way commercially motivated argument! Dr Marvin can also give you the minerals and nutrients that your body needs apparently. Who needs evidence when you've got opinion based research - it's so much more reliable.

i had my fillings taken out today, dentist didn't use the rubber dam? after a few hours i feel nausea and dizzy called the doctor she said she used a "high speed" vacuum? is this ok? going to have to schedule a mercury test tomorrow morning.... ugh

The best way to remove them is not to remove them. But think of your "poor" holistic dentist.... he won't make any money then...... And if he does, he replaces 5 metals with 80 toxic chemical substances...... :( So, what do you like more?

Composite fillings which are glass or porcelain powders bonded with resins of which contain BPA but, nevertheless are much safer than mercury. Check out the IAOMT.ORG website for more info.

although i dont like the way u presented ur video but still its true that maximum care should be taken when removing amalgam restorations because vapor is what u should be afraid of .

thx for uploading this :)