A national story has begun to circulate about a woman ho had a severe reaction to recent dental work. The woman had bridgework placed by a dentist in Ohio and reacted adversely upon which the dentist removed the bridge and had it tested. The tested dental work was found to have elevated levels of lead - 220 parts per million. The legal limit for toys is 90 parts per million.
It turns out that the dental work placed was made in China. Some dentists send out lab work overseas for less expensive lab costs. Unfortunately, the work done overseas can be compromised and corners can be cut for a lower cost.
There are few things that you can do to protect yourself from this type of treatment:
1. Ask the dentist where the lab work is done.
2. Only get dental work without metal.
3. Get a second opinion on any major dental work.
4. Invest in quality care for your health.
It does strike me that this story about placing lead in our mouths is making such a stir when mercury has been placed in people's mouths for 100 years.
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