It is not uncommon for a child to break into a fever a day or two after receiving orthodontic appliances. Typically, this fever is brought on by anxiety (stress of receiving of receiving braces), mild discomfort, and lack of nutrition, rather than from an allergic reaction.
With this said, patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces are exposed to various biomaterials including metal alloys, resin cements, latex, and etchants which release potential allergens. According to Kerosuo and Dahl, reactions to biomaterial cause of number of symptoms , including mild skin or mucusal irritation, allergic reactions, generalized dermatoses, throat closure, lip swelling, an even asthmatic reactions.
If a patient develops a high fever (+101 degrees) days after receiving orthodontic appliances, the patient should be seen by the orthodontist to ensure an allergic reaction is not the culprit. The orthodontist should look for signs of gingival inflammation and erythema, blisters, and lip swelling, as well as past history of irritation to jewelry. If no allergic reaction can be determined, consider removing the orthodontic arch wires for improved patient comfort, which reduces stress, allows for improved nutrition, and with the use of Tylenol, can aid in rapid fever reduction.
Please feel free to respond with any questions and comments.
Respectfully,
Dr. Kravitz
South Riding, Virginia
www.kravitzorthodontics.com
Neal D Kravitz, DMD, MS is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is also clinical faculty at the University of Maryland and Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Kravitz received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his DMD at the University of Pennsylvania. A prolific writer, Dr. Kravitz currently serves on the editorial review board for seven refereed professional journals. Dr. Kravitz maintains two thriving offices in South Riding, VA and White Plains, MD.
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