by Pride Dental | Nov 7, 2013 | Mercury / Heavy Metals
Early last month, the global mercury treaty was officially signed in Minimata, Japan. This treaty sets standards specifically designed to protect the environment, including provisions for a phase-down of dental mercury – the main ingredient in “silver” amalgam... by Pride Dental | Sep 5, 2013 | Mercury / Heavy Metals
So called “silver” amalgam fillings are a primary source of mercury exposure – a fact borne out by research just published in the Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology. Canadian researchers analyzed the relationship between the number of... 
by Pride Dental | Aug 29, 2013 | Mercury / Heavy Metals
There are stickers on plastic bottles, plastic cups, and other dishes that proudly proclaim, “No BPA.” Sometimes, it’s even stamped into the bottom of the dish. If you’re a parent or have bought products for young people, you’re probably well aware of the message. You... 
by Pride Dental | Aug 1, 2013 | Mercury / Heavy Metals
Read Part 1 of this article Dentistry is one of the main ways mercury makes its way back into the environment, where it can ultimately affect those who have never had an amalgam filling in their mouth. Yes, whether you have amalgams or not, mercury “silver” fillings... 
by Pride Dental | Jul 25, 2013 | Mercury / Heavy Metals
Calling them “silver” is such a misnomer. Oh, they do contain some silver. Mostly, though, they contain mercury. Yep, you read that right: mercury. And not just a little bit. About 50% of dental amalgam – the official name of the metal alloy used for filling carious... by Pride Dental | Jun 13, 2013 | Dentistry, Mercury / Heavy Metals
A 2009 British TV program on the dangers of dental mercury: We’re proud to offer mercury-free, mercury-safe dentistry here in our Arlington office. Learn...