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Are Mercury Fillings Really Dangerous?

Are Mercury Fillings Really Dangerous? (0:20)

It's unknown if mercury fillings are really dangerous to your health, but there is research that shows that long-term exposure to mercury could be toxic. Watch dental expert Gerry Curatola, DDS, explain the potential dangers of amalgam fillings.

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We really don't know. What we do know is that there is growing body of research, that shows that exposure to mercury over long terms especially chronic, low grade exposure over a very long period of time, has some neurotoxic properties and can be deblitating to your health.