Mercury from dental amalgam: looking beyond the average.

Author: Barregard L.

Source: Occup Environ Med.

Year: 2005

Comment:

This article links chewing gum to higher levels of mercury vapor from dental amalgam fillings.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“In summary, the average mercury dose from amalgam fillings is in most cases below 5mg per day on average, but the issue of the right tail of the distribution is more important. A substantial number of persons have a mercury uptake from dental amalgam that is higher than should be accepted. Many of these cases are likely to be found among people with intense chewing gum use.”

Citation:

Barregard L. Mercury from dental amalgam: looking beyond the average. Occup Environ Med. 2005; 62(6):352-3.