Four or more amalgam fillings correlate with higher blood mercury levels in pregnant women but not high enough to be of health concern.

Author: Russell SL.

Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice.

Year: 2017

Comment:

Abstract / Excerpt:

The authors conclude that given the corre-lation between the number of dental amalgam fillings and blood mercury levels and the potential for health effects, long-term studies regarding the health effects of dental mercury are warranted, and it might be difficult for anyone to disagree with this statement. However, readers should realize that many studies, conducted over many years, have failed to uncover any health effects related to dental amalgam fillings.

Citation: Russell SL. Four or more amalgam fillings correlate with higher blood mercury levels in pregnant women but not high enough to be of health concern. Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice. 2017; 17(2):139-41.