Guest guest Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 'Toxic Teeth': Investigation Turns Up Lead in Dental Work Investigative reporter a Baskin at WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C., tells me that we can add dental work to the long list of lead- tainted products that come to the U.S. from China. Other news organizations, such as The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch and WBNS-TV, have reported on the fact that bridges, crowns and fillings have been coming to the states tainted with lead. The stuff goes right into your mouth. But Baskin found more precise information. Baskin found lead levels in imported crowns to be more than five times the level being recommended for children's toys. Keep in mind, these crowds are heading for somebody's mouth. Watch and read about the story here. So how do you keep yourself safe? The Columbus Dispatch suggests: The American Dental Association has begun a " larger-scale investigation into the safety of both foreign and domestically produced dental crowns and other dental prostheses. " Until the results are available, the ADA says patients with concerns might want to ask their dentists these questions: Do you make your own crowns, bridges, etc., or buy them from a dental laboratory? Where is the lab located? Does the lab outsource crowns or bridges to a foreign country? If the lab is in a foreign country, does it provide written documentation that it is registered with the FDA? Does the lab provide written documentation that it uses FDA-approved materials? Have you noticed any problems with the crowns, bridges or other items produced by this lab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Let's see, the ADA is alarmed because dental material from China can contain up to 450 parts per million (ppm) Lead. This is 5 times the standard for toys (90 ppm). According to hazardous waste regulations, mercury is 25 times more toxic than lead (5 vs. 0.2 ppm). The concentration in a dental amalgam is 500,000 ppm (50% mercury). In addition, the amalgam would weigh much more. We're in trouble people! > > 'Toxic Teeth': Investigation Turns Up Lead in Dental Work > Investigative reporter a Baskin at WJLA-TV in Washington, > D.C., tells me that we can add dental work to the long list of lead- > tainted products that come to the U.S. from China. > > Other news organizations, such as The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch and > WBNS-TV, have reported on the fact that bridges, crowns and fillings > have been coming to the states tainted with lead. The stuff goes > right into your mouth. But Baskin found more precise information. > > Baskin found lead levels in imported crowns to be more than five > times the level being recommended for children's toys. Keep in mind, > these crowds are heading for somebody's mouth. > > Watch and read about the story here. > > So how do you keep yourself safe? The Columbus Dispatch suggests: > > The American Dental Association has begun a " larger-scale > investigation into the safety of both foreign and domestically > produced dental crowns and other dental prostheses. " > > Until the results are available, the ADA says patients with concerns > might want to ask their dentists these questions: > > Do you make your own crowns, bridges, etc., or buy them from a > dental laboratory? > Where is the lab located? > Does the lab outsource crowns or bridges to a foreign country? > If the lab is in a foreign country, does it provide written > documentation that it is registered with the FDA? > Does the lab provide written documentation that it uses FDA- approved > materials? > Have you noticed any problems with the crowns, bridges or other > items produced by this lab? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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