Member

The problem does not stop at the patient’s mouth. Mercury from dental practices, cremations and landfill waste seeps into water systems, where it transforms into methylmercury, a highly toxic compound that accumulates in fish and other wildlife. That same mercury then returns to us through the food we eat. In fact, dental amalgam is one of the largest sources of mercury pollution in the UK. Once mercury enters the environment, it cannot be destroyed. It circulates indefinitely, contaminating ecosystems for generations. A ban is not just a medical issue; it is an environmental necessity.