Elements of Danger: Protect Yourself Against the Hazards of Modern Dentistry

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Summary: Telling the truth
Review: can often get a person into trouble. I don't know who wrote the 1 star reviews - presumably dentists, or morons who think that modern science is trustworthy.

I was a dental assistant in the military in the US, and what I do know is that many substances that dentists use are toxic, particulary that old standby, flouride, which is a derivative of aluminum and may in fact be responsible for the rise in Alzheimers cases in this country.

As a dental assistant, I was required to take any extra mercury amalgam and put it into a cup of glycerine. This is in order that the mercury fumes won't escape as quickly and overexpose the staff (including Dr. Pain himself). One then wonders why the dental community doesn't mind sticking this stuff in your mouth, forever.

Another danger is overexposure to x-rays - did you ever wonder why the assistant gets the hell out of the room and behind protective cover when taking your x-ray? Yes, overexposure - but we still don't know how much is too much.

This book needs to be read by dental patients everywhere, because whenever one gets any sort of medical treatment, in addition to the hoped for outcome of improvement, they are also exposing themselves to all sorts of additional risks.

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Summary: Don't let this crap fool you!
Review: Come on people, let's get real. How many scientific articles (well controlled studies) were used in this book. The answer is none! The segment of the population with cancer, cystic fibrosis, MS etc is completely equal when controlling for the variable of "mercury" silver amalgams. So using this idiot's logic, silver fillings should also be said to prevent disease. It is sad to see a man using poor science to get peoples hopes up, just to make some money!

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Summary: Don't let this crap fool you!
Review: Come on people, let's get real. How many scientific articles (well controlled studies) were used in this book. The answer is none! The segment of the population with cancer, cystic fibrosis, MS etc is completely equal when controlling for the variable of "mercury" silver amalgams. So using this idiot's logic, silver fillings should also be said to prevent disease. It is sad to see a man using poor science to get peoples hopes up, just to make some money!

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Summary: Get the Mercury Out!
Review: Elements of Danger is a well written well documented book on the hazards of Mercury fillings and root canal cavitations. This is the first book of it's kind to include root canal and wisdom teeth cavitations along with mecury fillings. I believe this new technology is the answer to many peoples prayers. If you have an ailment and can't find a cause, read this book I did and it sure saved my life. After reading this book and battling cancer for two years, I understood what had gone wrong with my body. I decided to have my mercury fillings out and wisdom teeth cavitations cleaned out. I am now cancer free. Yes I said it CANCER free. It took only six weeks for my cancer to disappear. I would never have believed it if it didn't happen to me. Read this book and you too can learn what I learned too. Thank You! Morton Walker for writing a well researched and documented book. B. Phillips

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Summary: Elements of Danger: Protect Yourself Against the Hazards of
Review: Medical journalist Morton Walker, D.P.M., has an impressive list of credentials. He's written more than 70 books, fourteen of which were international bestsellers, has published more than twenty-two hundred magazine and newspaper articles, and appeared in numerous TV and radio talk shows. He's also received several awards and honors from various medical groups.

In his latest book, Elements of Danger: Protect Yourself Against the Hazards of Modern Dentistry, Dr. Walker takes on the dental profession. He focuses on the practice of using metal fillings, but also discusses other procedures, like root canals.
He says he found a "paradox, for the nature of dental care among industrialized nations has our dental health providers reacting to disease rather than keeping people's mouths functioning healthfully and well." He maintains that most dentists don't look at the patient as a complete individual or dental health as a part of overall good health.

Dr. Walker offers a thorough discussion of the potential problems of using metal fillings, especially those containing mercury. He includes a questionnaire that will help readers determine if their fillings are adversely affecting their health. He lists thirty symptoms of metal toxicity, including memory problems, depression, insomnia, heartburn, headaches, and fatigue.

Root canals can also lead to myriad health problems, particularly infection which can affect other parts of the body, and deterioration of the jawbone. He also includes a section on the dangers of fluoridation, reminding readers that fluoride is "an industrial waste product commonly sold as poison for killing rats and insects." He notes that the Food and Drug Administration now requires a warning label on all fluoridated toothpastes, advising consumers to contact a Poison Control Center if the toothpaste is accidently swallowed.

The final section of the book describes natural ways of achieving and maintaining good dental health, including guidelines for choosing a dentist that uses safe and non-toxic procedures. Dr. Walker also includes a list of resources.

Elements of Danger is must reading for those who have had or are contemplating metal fillings, root canals, or fluoridation. Get a copy for yourself, and an additional copy for loved ones who have had dental work, especially those with unexplained symptoms of illness.

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Summary: Telling the truth
Review: You are only receiving 10% of the information here. There are many people who can say that they removed their mercury fillings and their cancer disappeared. But were they receiving other forms of treatment or did they simply take the fillings out. Amalgam fillings are put in using high speed suction which takes up all the debris and then sealed so no mercury seeps out. A lot of doctors are now using rubber dams to further diminish the possibility of exposure. As for orthodontic concerns with braces. Do the research. Braces stretch the bone which causes much discomfort which yes can throw the body off balance for a short period of time. This is not due to electrical impulses, this is from the bone stretching and growing. The age old term "growing pains" would be used if it weren't for the metal in the child's mouth. If you do the research you will find the same results. Just remember, people will write anything to sell books. Would you buy a book that says "Trust your dentist, he is all knowing". Of course not.

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Summary: Shall We See The Facts
Review: You are only receiving 10% of the information here. There are many people who can say that they removed their mercury fillings and their cancer disappeared. But were they receiving other forms of treatment or did they simply take the fillings out. Amalgam fillings are put in using high speed suction which takes up all the debris and then sealed so no mercury seeps out. A lot of doctors are now using rubber dams to further diminish the possibility of exposure. As for orthodontic concerns with braces. Do the research. Braces stretch the bone which causes much discomfort which yes can throw the body off balance for a short period of time. This is not due to electrical impulses, this is from the bone stretching and growing. The age old term "growing pains" would be used if it weren't for the metal in the child's mouth. If you do the research you will find the same results. Just remember, people will write anything to sell books. Would you buy a book that says "Trust your dentist, he is all knowing". Of course not.