What is the glue used to bond braces to the teeth made of? Does it contain gluten?

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What is the glue used to bond braces to the teeth made of? Does it contain gluten?

My brother may have a gluten allergy and he is considering braces. We read that gluten is used in adhesives, so I was wondering if gluten is in the glue that dentists use.

2007-01-02 08:21:09 · 2 answers · asked by Hannah H 1 in Health ➔ Dental

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I'm a dentist

Orthodontic brackets are bonded to teeth with resin cements. No gluten, to my knowledge.

2007-01-02 09:43:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

My daughter has Celiac Disease and has braces - no, there is no gluten in braces adhesive. It's always good to ask questions, though - gluten can hide in things you'd never suspect!

2007-01-02 16:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋