Uninformed Consent : The Hidden Dangers in Dental Care

by Hal A. Huggins, Thomas E. Levy

Dr. Huggins and Dr. Levy assert that a large number of disorders are, though often incurable, easily preventable. He proposes that multiple sclerosis, lupus, leukemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson's disease, many mental disorders including Alzheimer's, and even major diseases like breast cancer are caused, in part, by the toxins we place in our bodies. Where do these toxins come from and how do they get into our bodies? You my be surprised to find that you have actually paid to have them put there. These dangerous materials--mercury, cadmium, beryllium, nickel, and others--are used in everyday dentistry to make up the fillings, root canals, and bridgework in our mouths, and are supposed to be "safe." But are they? Uninformed Consent presents cases of toxic poisoning--of depressed immune systems and inexplicable illnesses--to toxins entering the bloodstream from the heavy metals in dental materials. The authors also discuss the hidden truths that the dental industry in America doesn't want to talk about, and the real reasons the dangers of these materials have been suppressed and ignored. Drs. Huggins and Levy implore the "Don't leave your health in your dentist's hands and assume that all will be fine. Become informed and take an active role in your health. Know what will be implanted in your mouth. You must decide at the outset what is more important to you--the life of a filling or your life." Uninformed Consent will give you the facts so that you may take responsibility for your dental--and complete--health and wellness.

Genres: Health

280 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 1998

Reviews

[Tanja Marcetic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read!

Must read for anyone with ANY dental work in their mouth! Informative, educational, health oriented, encouraging free thinking rather than just passively listening to the dentists who are usually not aware of what kind of materials they are placing into people’s mouths. And the effect their work has on the whole body. Sad, but true.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

UNINFORMED CONSENT explores the hidden dangers of mercury amalgam fillings which are put in the mouths of unsuspecting patients who trust their dentist. So many chronic inflammatory illnesses can be traced back to mercury fillings. Rather than admit a flawed practice, dentists continue to use them. Dr Huggins has seen miraculous cures by simply removing the fillings. One interesting note that he made is that most Olympic athletes have no fillings. A few have one or two.

This book is easy to read. Dr Huggins explains his points without boring the reader or talking over his head.

[Denise Messenger · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an older book but the author brings some compelling evidence on how our teeth affect our overall health. It does not seem like teeth could have such a huge affect because they are a small part of our body. He believes they are the rot to all evil you might say if they are not well maintained and can breed all types of diseases. Informative.

[Mark Vander Werp · Rating 1 out of 5]

What a bunch of hooey. Premise in a nutshell: Samurai swords don't kill people, amalgam fillings do.

[Mwalkes · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you go to a dentist, read this book. If you are thinking of going to a dentist, read this book. If you want to be a dentist, read this book.