Do you tend to have allergies to a whole lot of things? If your body is very sensitive and you are prone to all sorts of allergies, then you are very likely to suffer from dental allergies as well. Most people do not know this, but there are various substances that are used in dental treatments and they can cause allergies which are totally unexpected. These substances take the form of various chemicals and products that are used by dentists to repair your teeth.
The most common of these allergens is present in the resin that is used for bonding teeth. This adhesive chemical is absolutely essential to the bonding process but it can also cause a rash in certain people. In extreme cases the rash can also spread to the face and neck, even leading to lesions in some particularly unfortunate people. There are also cases where people have reacted to the material used in fillings. They can suffer from swollen lips as well as rashes. Thankfully, these symptoms do not last too long and go away on their own.
A Leeds dental practice has made it a point to enquire of its patients whether they are particularly prone to a lot of allergies before they start any course of treatment. If a patient has a tendency to getting allergies, then they will get tested before any treatment is started. This is the only way to protect you from being taken by surprise by an allergic reaction in the mouth.
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