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Topic: Nickel in braces

linky123
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 19974

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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

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bettyg
Unregistered

posted

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 [Smile]

good luck.

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bettyg
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amber,

doc dave aka stymie lymie posted today in another tooth post .... look for that; he's around today.

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sixgoofykids
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 11141

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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.

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Posts: 13449 | From Ohio | Registered: Feb 2007 | IP: Logged |

stymielymie
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 10044

posted

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.

docdave

Posts: 1820 | From Boone and Southport, NC | Registered: Sep 2006 | IP: Logged |

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