Should pregnant women with dental amalgam fillings limit their exposure to electromagnetic fields to prevent the toxic effects of mercury in their foetuses?

Author: Mortazavi G, Mortazavi SM.

Source: Technol Health Care.

Year: 2015

Comment:

The researchers conclude, "Based on the evidence discussed in this letter, due to the strong positive correlation between maternal and cord blood mercury levels that is found in some studies and our findings regarding the effect of exposure to electromagnetic fields on the release of mercury from dental amalgam fillings, it can be suggested that pregnant women with dental amalgam fillings should limit their exposure to electromagnetic fields to prevent possible toxic effects of mercury in their foetuses."

Abstract / Excerpt:

“We are writing to express our concern regarding the risk of exposure to electromagnetic fields in increasing the release of mercury from dental amalgam fillings in pregnant women. Recent findings indicate that mercury, even at low doses, may cause toxicity. Even recent reports indicate that dental amalgam is still the most common restorative material used in dental clinics. Potential detrimental effects of dental amalgam can be due to mercury release, surface corrosion and possible interactions between released mercury and residual alloy particles and production of specifc intermetallic compounds”

 

Citation:

Mortazavi G, Mortazavi SM. Should pregnant women with dental amalgam fillings limit their exposure to electromagnetic fields to prevent the toxic effects of mercury in their foetuses?. Technol Health Care. 2015; [Epub ahead of print].