2006N-0352
  

  

  


  

  

  


  

  
FDA Comment Number : 
  

  
EC38
  



  

  
Submitter : 
  

  
Ms. Arran Thomson
  

  
Date & Time: 
  

  
09/05/2006 11:09:52
  



  

  
Organization : 
  

  
Ms. Arran Thomson
  



  

  
Category : 
  

  
Individual Consumer
  



  

  
Issue Areas/Comments 
  


  

  


  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
 I and countless others are very concerned about the mercury contained in amalgam fillings.  For years I, like others, have accepted amalgam fillings from my dentist,  with confidence and without question.  I no longer feel that way.  I am concerned for a number of reasons, and ask for appropriate action from the FDA, including the following:



FDA should order dentists to tell people about mercury and the reports on its negative effects..

The word "silver fillings" is deceptive and people should be enlightened..

Mercury fillings are no longer needed -- alternatives are available.

Why does FDA want to be behind the rest of the world in protecting children?

Mercury is a neuro-toxin that harms the developing brains of children and fetuses.



It is for these reasons I believe it is time to ban mercury amalgam fillings, especially for children and pregnant mothers