I was talking to a co-worker who had braces and the question came up as to what prevents them from oxidizing (rusting) since they are metal and the mouth is constantly damp/wet from saliva and ingested liquids such as water, soda and milk.
2006-11-30 07:58:48 · 6 answers · asked by wlittle1686 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Braces are made from alloys that don't rust. Stainless steel is a primary component. Titanium and other metals help also.
2006-11-30 08:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All metals don't rust. Silver & gold for example. Certain alloys don't rust. Not all, but many stainless steels don't rust. I'm not sure, but I think braces are silver plated.
2006-11-30 08:11:39 · answer #2 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
braces dont rust! they are stainless steel! Trust me I had 'em for 6yrs and not once did they rust! So whoever told you they did was full of it!
2006-11-30 15:42:50 · answer #3 · answered by kerrberr95 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stainless steel doesn't rust.
2006-11-30 08:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, they are made from stainless steel, and it does not oxidize... What a mess it would be using regular steel...yuck...
2006-11-30 08:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by mobileminiatures 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stainless steel
2006-11-30 08:00:33 · answer #6 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋