Guest guest Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 I just read on another thread about the toxic levels coming off pans, and also toxins from aluminum foil. Does anyone know anything on the metal band that orthodontists place on the inside of teeth after braces have been removed, to keep the teeth from moving? Thanks so much glory2glory1401 <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: Kathy,I had braces too, and I was told by my dental hygienist that many brace-wearers end up with TMJ issues. Nice, huh? My youngest son has braces right now and has been complaining about his jaw. Ugh...I pray that he does not end up with any TMJ issues like I did.I am sorry for your son having this trouble! If he is taking ibuprofen daily, please make sure he is also taking NAC (N-acetyl-cysteine) to protect his liver too. (Did you see that article I posted recently on that?)And make sure that he eats a good diet providing lots of glutathione too!Hugs,Patty> >> > Kathy,> > > > They make dental mouthpieces that you wear at night to> > keep your jaw relaxed . . . This can give TMJ a chance> > to settle down. Chances are, your husband clamps his> > jaw or grinds his teeth. > > > > Personally, I couldn't keep it in my mouth at night -> > I'd have to hunt it down with I woke up . . . but I> > found that I could put it in for a brief time during> > the day . . . It would break the cycle of tension,> > then my jaw would be relaxed.> > > > One dentist told me that I could practice making my> > tongue as wide a possible, covering my molars, to> > break a cycle of clenching too.> > > > Hugs,> > > > Rogene> >> Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 , I just came back from my son's orthodontist appt....I wish I had asked him about this. It is my impression that the metals used in orthodontics include nickel, which probably isn't a good thing to have in the body long term. Retainers used to be removable...at least mine were when I got my braces off. My oldest son lost his retainer, so I know his was removable, then my 2nd son ended up with a permanent retainer before he went into the Navy. I am going to find out what they are made of next time I go. I've read information that suggests orthodontic metals are not good things to have in the body. While I agree, I also wasn't willing to let my kids go through life with crooked teeth. My preference is that the retainer be a removeable one, and I will be asking my son's orthdontist to make it so. Patty > > I just read on another thread about the toxic levels coming off pans, and also toxins from aluminum foil. Does anyone know anything on the metal band that orthodontists place on the inside of teeth after braces have been removed, to keep the teeth from moving? > > Thanks so much > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Hi Kenda, Welcome back! I hope you had an enjoyable cruise! A plastic retainer sounds like a good idea too! Patty -- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: > > Sorry I'm late posting to this -- I've been on vacation. > > I had braces for 26 months and just had them removed about a year and a half > ago. Clear plastic retainers are made now and completely replace any metal > retainers. My son and I both have them and we sleep in them. Orthodontists > here generally prefer the plastic retainers because they aren't easily > damaged. > > Kenda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 LOL....I read about that and immediately thought of you! Glad you weren't on the Star Princess! Patty --- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: > > Hi Patty, > > A great time, thank you. Thankfully it wasn't the Princess ship that > caught fire!! > > Kenda > > > > Hi Kenda, > > Welcome back! I hope you had an enjoyable cruise! > > A plastic retainer sounds like a good idea too! > > Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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