I have Spina Bifida. Is there anything to fear?
caution About 40% of spina bifida patients can develop class I latex allergy. Class I latex allergy is very dangerous. People occasionally die from it. Be sure to inform your orthodontist that you have spina bifida before you start orthodontic treatment and make sure that he uses latex free products. Also ask the orthodontist to make your appointment the first appointment of the day so there is no latex dust in the air when you are treated. For further information about latex allergy and Spina Bifida, consult the Spina Bifida Association Of America Home Page • I have heard that some orthodontists take orthodontic materials out of one patients mouth and then “recycle” the orthodontic materials to another patient’s mouth. Is this true? danger Unfortunately, yes. As disgusting as this sounds, it has been estimated that as many as one US orthodontist in three “recycles” some of their materials from one patients mouth to the next patients mouth.
About 40% of spina bifida patients can develop class I latex allergy. Class I latex allergy is very dangerous. People occasionally die from it. Be sure to inform your orthodontist that you have spina bifida before you start orthodontic treatment and make sure that he uses latex free products. Also ask the orthodontist to make your appointment the first appointment of the day so there is no latex dust in the air when you are treated. For further information about latex allergy and Spina Bifida, consult the Spina Bifida Association of America.
