Fillings Harm Children- New Study Reveals

Parents and activists have been talking about the dangers of things like vaccines and fillings for a long time. It seems that science is starting to catch up with what that real-world practical experience has been telling the rest of us for a long time... at least when it comes to fillings.

A new study published in American Academy of Pediatrics and conducted by Maserejian and Trachtenberg found that BPA, which is widely used in fillings, creates behavioral and social problems in children. The study compared children who were given alternatives and those who were given the standard fillings which contain BPA.

What they found was that in these children, who ranged from 6-10 years old, those with BPA fillings had behavioral and social problems in the five years after they received them. This includes depression, anxiety, acting out, self-esteem and other issues.

The fillings in question are a type of composite filling. These have become very popular because they can be the same color as the surrounding teeth. A popular resin used in these feelings has some BPA in it, the same chemical that has been banned from baby bottles and sippy cups. BPA mimics estrogen and has been linked to serious problems.

Of course they will continue to say there is nothing to worry about. They'll roll out the standard excuses, saying the exposure is so small as to be inconsequential. However, how many "inconsequential" exposures do we need before they add up to real health problems?