We were recently tested for heavy metals, and my son turned up high for lead, and nickel.
After doing some research, I found out that the braces kids have put on at this age, he is 14, contain nickel.
Not in huge amounts, but enough over time to cause a high level and a need to chelate.
Thought some of you might be interested given the fact many of us have kids with braces.
Linky
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
linky,
click on DIRECTORY at top
go to 1st blank line and type in stymie lymie click search when his name pops up, click on it, and send a copy of this link to DENTIST DOC DAVE, asking for his advise in a private mesage ok good luck.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
amber,
doc dave aka stymie lymie posted today in another tooth post .... look for that; he's around today.
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
I wore braces through most of treatment. Unfortunately, metal braces were my only option due to severe TMJ problems. Sometimes you just can't help it.
Posted by stymielymie (Member # 10044) on :
dental braces are made of nickle-chromium or are stainless steel. if the nickle sensitivity is a problem, there are porcelain brackets that can be used instead of the nickle ones. also gold plated brackets and wires can be used with nickle sensitivity ask the orthodontist to replace with porcelain. bands on back teeth should be stainless steel and should not be a problem, however they weld brackets onto the bands and the brackets may be nickle-chrome. also many of the new wires orthodontists use are ni-titanium.stainless steel wires can be used but take much longer for treatment.
another option is to remove all and go to computer generated plastic appliances, brand name, Invisalign.
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good luck.