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FDA: Possible Risk From Dental Fillings
To Settle Lawsuit, FDA Now Says Mercury From Fillings Might Pose Risk to Some
June 5, 2008 -- Mercury from amalgam dental fillings may be toxic to
children and developing fetuses, the FDA now admits.
On its web site, the FDA has dropped much of its reassuring language about
dental amalgam. And it's added what amounts to a warning: "Dental amalgams
contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of
developing children and fetuses."
And there's more. "Pregnant women and persons who
may have a health condition that makes them more sensitive to mercury exposure,
including individuals with existing high levels of mercury bioburden, should
not avoid seeking dental care, but should discuss
options with their health practitioner," the FDA web site now says.
And the federal agency
also agreed to rule -- within one year --
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