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Braces (orthodontic)

Rod

By Rod
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I was diagnosed 5 years ago and have no trouble sticking to the diet.

I am quite anal about anything I put in my mouth and that is why I was wondering if anyone out there has had braces put on their teeth after being diagnosed and whether or not you have had any side-effects from them?

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I was diagnosed 5 years ago and have no trouble sticking to the diet.

I am quite anal about anything I put in my mouth and that is why I was wondering if anyone out there has had braces put on their teeth after being diagnosed and whether or not you have had any side-effects from them?

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I had braces before the onset of my symptoms.I wore them probably a year before my symptoms started. They were a bit painful at first but that's about it.

Rod Newbie
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I have been relatively symptom free now for 7 months and I do not want to proceed with them if the procedure or any substance they use in installing them might cause a reaction.

Thanks for your response.

I have been sending notes to our Celiac association, (Ottawa & Canada sites) and have not received any response.

I am beginning to think that maybe, just maybe I am over-reacting.

But as you well know, better to be safe than sorry.

Thanks again!

Any others?

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I have braces on right now! I have not had any "gluten" problems. Maybe a little tenderness from time to time when they put on a new wire, but that is only temporary. :) I have the clear ones... can't even see them, can you??!!?? :)

Rod Newbie
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Won't matter to me if/when I do get them, if they can be seen or not.

I am 44 and just excited about the fact that I may have straight teeth one day.

I always felt that my teeth would not last me very long as I was always at the dentist, but since being gluten-free, my teeth seem to have stabilized and I now think they may be with me for a while.

My wife and kids think it is a great idea!

:D

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Won't matter to me if/when I do get them, if they can be seen or not.

I am 44 and just excited about the fact that I may have straight teeth one day.

I always felt that my teeth would not last me very long as I was always at the dentist, but since being gluten-free, my teeth seem to have stabilized and I now think they may be with me for a while.

My wife and kids think it is a great idea!

:D

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When they put the braces on I am not sure what kind of adhesive they use but you may want to check and see if that is gluten free. Also when and if they do impressions you need to see if that stuff is gluten free. Those would be the only things that come to my head right now.

Also when you go to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned make sure that the stuff they use is gluten free because some is not.

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[i always felt that my teeth would not last me very long as I was always at the dentist, but since being gluten-free, my teeth seem to have stabilized and I now think they may be with me for a while.

My wife and kids think it is a great idea!

:D

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I was diagnosed 5 years ago and have no trouble sticking to the diet.

I am quite anal about anything I put in my mouth and that is why I was wondering if anyone out there has had braces put on their teeth after being diagnosed and whether or not you have had any side-effects from them?

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They won't cause any harm gluten-wise, but if you have amalgam fillings, metal braces can lead to more mercury emissions in your mouth. Mercury can cause complications in people who are susceptible to autoimmune diseases. A non-metal kind of braces like Invisalign should be fine. If you don't have these kind of fillings, there shouldn't be any problems of this nature. Good luck.

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Oh wow... I didn't think of all of that.

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Rod: I know how you feel. I am 42 and just now fixing my teeth after doing my childrens' first! :) It is nice to finally have a pretty mouth (some day). :)

Congrats and good luck!!

Rod Newbie
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With all the positive feedback, I guess I have no more excuses.

Thanks all.

Very much appreciated!

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