Dubuque Cosmetic Dentistry Blog - Exceptional Dentistry: Panel urges FDA to take another look at mercury fillings

Dubuque Cosmetic Dentistry Blog - Exceptional Dentistry

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Panel urges FDA to take another look at mercury fillings

CNN.com published an informative article today describing the FDA's concerns with the possible safety risks from mercury dental fillings.

Studies have concluded that young children and developing fetuses are most susceptible to the neurotoxic effects of mercury.

Starting in 1998, Dr. Ted Murray discontinued using mercury-containing dental fillings, due to these concerns.

Read more here.



 

 

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