What can I do to prevent me from getting orthodontic materials which have been previously in someone elses mouth?
Talk to your orthodontist about it. Most orthodontists will not use “recycled” materials (materials that have already been used in a previous patient’s mouth) without your consent or your parent’s consent. Look what the orthodontist does when the orthodontist takes off a wire. Does the orthodontist throw out the used wire or does the orthodontist save the wire that has been in your mouth and “recycle” it to another patient. Does the orthodontist throw out the bands and brackets he has removed from your mouth, or does he save them for “recycling”. If the orthodontist is saving materials from you, think about what he is using in your mouth. Tell the orthodontist that you only want materials that have never been in someone elses mouth. Be sure to tell all of your friends so they know to ask him too. • I have heard about allergies to nickel, chromium and copper? How common are these allergies, what are the symptoms, and how serious are they? Nickel, copper and chromium allergy occur in 30%
Related Questions
- I have heard that some orthodontists take orthodontic materials out of one patients mouth and then "recycle" the orthodontic materials to another patients mouth. How prevalent is "recycling" of orthodontic materials and is it dangerous?
- What can I do to prevent my child from getting orthodontic materials which have been previously in someone elses mouth?
- What can I do to prevent me from getting orthodontic materials which have been previously in someone elses mouth?
