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8 months after i got braces (which is almost a year ago),I started having lips rash reoccurring i went to do patch test and the result is i'm allergic to nickel (before that time I thought I knew it because I got rash from the cheap metal watch,earring and necklace)

So,now i suffer from this hell thing for almost a year ,I've tried everything in every way possible (change every suspected product i used) but the rash still here , so the last thing I could think about is the braces in my mouth which contain nickel .

Anyone have or had this problem? When you removed the braces ,is the rash gone? Will I get my normal lips back? I'm so desperate now ;((

PS i might say it not clear ,i got braces 1 yr and 6 months now. and 10 months ago i started having lips rash and still have it every single day now

Don't worry, keep calm You probably have to remove this braces and have ceramic or nickel-free braces. Contact your ortho.

Yes, your braces probably contain nickel. Have your orthodontist change your brackets to ones which are nickel-free. Do not mess around with this. An allergy like this could get worse and result in a more serious allergic reaction which could kill you. I'm not kidding!

I think I left about 6 months and my teeth will be done and braces removed. If I change the material of the braces ,it will cost rather much money ;( Could I put up with it for another 6 months?
By the way ,is there any material made for the retainer other than normal metal that contain nickel?

Eek, I hadn't considered this. I just got braces about 5 days ago and I'm pretty sure I have a nickel allergy (I've pretty much stopped wearing earrings). I haven't had any allergy-type symptoms so I thought I was okay, but now I'm worried this will be an issue later. Keeping my fingers crossed...

If you do have an allergic reaction, the cost to change them out, while not cheap, is not catastrophic either. (As in, it isn't going to double your treatment cost or anything...)

An allergy like this could get worse and become life threatening. You need to get them removed and get new ones put on. I would not put money ahead of my health in this situation. Please excuse my bluntness, but please don't be stupid about this. GET THEM REMOVED ASAP.

Thank u you guys for help ,
the last time i saw the dentist (last week) i got X-ray my mouth ,do u know after X-ray your mouth ,how many months left before remove the braces ? Will it be long? Or my teeth are almost done? Then i may be able to make the decision. :))

Only your dentist/orthodontist would know how many months or weeks you have left in your treatment.

I hate to sound like a broken record, but IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO THE NICKEL IN YOUR BRACES YOU NEED TO HAVE THEM REMOVED NOW!

NOW...understand????

Look up Anaphylaxis and see what could happen if your allergy gets worse.

How could i be sure that my sympthomp is caused be braces allergy ? I just suspect because no other way i could think of

Bsunflower wrote:How could i be sure that my sympthomp is caused be braces allergy ? I just suspect because no other way i could think of

If you have had patch testing that has confirmed your nickel allergy and you are having symptoms in your mouth where you have the nickel, that should really be giving you the answer to your question. Have you talked to your orthodontist about this? At this point, now that you have developed the allergy, it can quickly get worse. Your orthodontist can discuss your treatment options. Your health should not be placed at risk from the braces.

I agree that anaphylaxis could become a real possibility. Do you have an epi-pen? You need to be able to treat yourself if your reaction does get worse. The epi-pen gives you time to get emergency help.

TMJJill wrote:

Bsunflower wrote:How could i be sure that my sympthomp is caused be braces allergy ? I just suspect because no other way i could think of

If you have had patch testing that has confirmed your nickel allergy and you are having symptoms in your mouth where you have the nickel, that should really be giving you the answer to your question. Have you talked to your orthodontist about this? At this point, now that you have developed the allergy, it can quickly get worse. Your orthodontist can discuss your treatment options. Your health should not be placed at risk from the braces.

I agree that anaphylaxis could become a real possibility. Do you have an epi-pen? You need to be able to treat yourself if your reaction does get worse. The epi-pen gives you time to get emergency help.

I totally agree. I have relatives who have severe allergies. As the allergist says, "an allergy can turn fatal for no reason at any time." In other words, just because your lips get a little itchy NOW, it doesn't mean that it won't get worse. It can suddenly get worse....and possibly fatal....for seemingly "no reason" at any time. And yes, and Epi-pen can help to save your life. But as I have been told, after you administer an Epi-pen you should go the hospital immediately for observation. An Epi-pen is not a total guarantee that you won't die, unfortunately.

There is a sense of urgency here. We are trying to look after your health. So please listen to us!

Thank u everyone for help, I'll go and talk to my mom and my ortho ,I hope everything will be fine soon
Thanks again :))

I have a nickel allergy, which is why I went with clear brackets; however, the brackets on my last molars are stainless steel and my wires are stainless. I don't see how it could be a huge hassle or expense to swap out your wires or brackets (if they have nickel in them). I've had nearly all of my brackets replaced for free because they kept snapping off in the beginning, so considering their willingness to do that, I don't think it'd be a big deal.

If you're having a reaction to them, you need them replaced asap. But considering it's on your lips, it may be your lip balm or lipstick, even if you've never had issues.