WHY REPLACE MERCURY AMALGAM DENTAL FILLINGS ?
Here are the compiled results of six studies that were done in the USA, Canada, Denmark and Sweden on the symptoms reported by 1569 patients who had their mercury amalgam dental fillings replaced with non-mercury containing dental restorative materials.
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| % of TOTAL | SYMPTOMS | # SUBJECTS | % HEALED OR IMPROVED | % HEALED OR IMPROVED |
| 14 % | Allergy | 221 | 196 | 89 % |
| 5 % | Anxiety | 86 | 80 | 93 % |
| 5 % | Bad temper | 81 | 68 | 89 % |
| 6 % | Bloating | 88 | 70 | 88 % |
| 6 % | Abnormal blood pressure | 99 | 53 | 54 % |
| 5 % | Chest pains | 79 | 69 | 87 % |
| 22 % | Depression | 347 | 315 | 91 % |
| 22 % | Dizziness | 343 | 301 | 88 % |
| 45 % | Fatigue | 705 | 603 | 86 % |
| 15 % | Gastro-intestinal problems | 231 | 192 | 83 % |
| 8 % | Gum problems | 129 | 121 | 94 % |
| 34 % | Headache | 531 | 460 | 87 % |
| 12 % | Insomnia | 187 | 146 | 78 % |
| 10 % | Irregular heart beat | 159 | 139 | 87 % |
| 8 % | Irritability | 132 | 119 | 90 % |
| 17 % | Lack of concentration | 270 | 216 | 80 % |
| 6 % | Lack of energy | 91 | 88 | 97 % |
| 17 % | Memory loss | 265 | 193 | 73 % |
| 17 % | Metallic taste | 260 | 247 | 95 % |
| 7 % | Multiple Sclerosis | 113 | 86 | 76 % |
| 8 % | Muscle tremor | 126 | 104 | 83 % |
| 10 % | Nervousness | 158 | 131 | 83 % |
| 8 % | Numbness | 118 | 97 | 82 % |
| 20 % | Skin disorders | 310 | 251 | 81 % |
| 9 % | Sore throat | 149 | 128 | 86 % |
| 6 % | Tachycardia | 97 | 68 | 70 % |
| 4 % | Thyroid problems | 56 | 44 | 79 % |
| 12 % | Mouth ulcers | 189 | 162 | 86 % |
| 7 % | Urinary disorders | 115 | 87 | 76 % |
| 29 % | Vision problems | 462 | 289 | 63 % |
For more information about mercury amalgam dental fillings, read our 'Frequently asked questions' section.