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Are metal braces more notorious for causing mouth ulcers/cuts due to skin reactivity as compared to ceramic? one dentist was saying that ceramic ones are more comfortable and i got more suffering with stomach issues as well from metal braces

Q: are metal braces more notorious for causing mouth ulcers/cuts due to skin reactivity as compared to ceramic? one dentist was saying that ceramic ones are more comfortable and i got more suffering with stomach issues as well from metal braces

Negligable: deiierence between metal &amp; ceramic braces as to tissue comfort is negligible. Ceramic smoother, metal smaller, it's a wash.

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Negligable: deiierence between metal & ceramic braces as to tissue comfort is negligible. Ceramic smoother, metal smaller, it's a wash.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 9/29/2019

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A member asked:

Are metal braces more notorious for causing mouth ulcers/cuts due to skin reactivity as compared to ceramic? one dentist was saying that ceramic ones are more comfortable and i got more suffering with stomach issues as well from metal braces

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Modi agreed

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