FDA concludes mercury in dental fillings not risky
The government declared Tuesday that silver dental fillings contain too little mercury to harm the millions who've had cavities filled with them - including young children - and that only people allergic to mercury need to avoid them. Full Story »
Posted by Dwight Rousu
I have mercury allergies. Over 30% of the population has mercury allergies, as discovered when thimerisol (containing mercury) was used in contact lens solution decades ago. I think the FDA position is extremely weak.