Silver Dental Fillings May Leak Mercury, FDA Warns

The U.S. FDA is warning that silver dental fillings could release a tiny amount of "mercury vapour" caused by chewing and brushing which "may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children...

Study finds silver fillings not harmful

"Silver fillings used to patch cavities aren't dangerous even though they expose dental patients to the toxic metal mercury, federal health researchers said Friday."

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