Beverly Hills Dentist, Dr. Kevin Sands, Offers Mercury-Free Fillings for Long-Term Health of His Patients

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA, April 19, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Beverly Hills dentist, Dr. Kevin Sands, now offers his patients mercury-free fillings in the interest of their long term health. Though some in the dental world insists that mercury fillings are safe, Dr. Sands is one of many dentists who have made the decision that it's better to be safe than sorry.

Mercury is a well-known toxin, more toxic even than lead, cadmium, and arsenic. However, the argument the dental world has used for decades is that the amount of mercury used for fillings is miniscule and stationary, not affecting the rest of the body. Despite their insistence that mercury fillings are safe, recent studies have shown that mercury vapor evaporates from the fillings and is inhaled by the lungs. Over time, the fillings stop emitting mercury vapor, but the first few years have the potential to endanger the patient. Given these risks, Dr. Sands is one dentist in Beverly Hills who has decided to opt-out of mercury fillings.

Mercury inhibits enzymes in the body from functioning properly. In turn, enzyme issues can lead to a host of health issues, including:
- Grave's disease
- Lupus
- Crohn's disease
- Autoimmune diseases
- Chronic fatigue syndrome

Furthermore, as Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist Dr. Sands knows mercury exposure has a strong correlation with neurological damage.

Just last year, an FDA advisory committee revisited the topic of mercury fillings. Although the committee reaffirmed their stance that mercury fillings are not harmful, some members of the committee believe the FDA's science was flawed (Source: CNN.com).

The ongoing uncertainty surrounding mercury fillings has led cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, Dr. Sands, to decide to offer his patients white resin fillings, instead. While they do not last as long as mercury fillings, they are better for the teeth, they are more attractive, and they have the significant benefit of not emitting a toxic substance.

Contact Dr. Sands' office, located at 414 N. Camden Dr. Suite 940, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, to find out more about mercury-free fillings and other cosmetic dental services in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Sands has a well-deserved reputation as being one of Southern California's best cosmetic dentists. You can visit http://www.bestbeverlyhillsdentist.com or call (310) 273 0111 for more information.

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