Orthodontic braces nearly killed me. In Sept of 2006 at age 42 I had metal braces fitted and after a few months had major neck and back pain this progressed into nausea, vommiting, diahorrea, abdominal cramps, chronic fatique, facial flushing and dermatitis & blurred vision. No doctor could diagnose anything clinically wrong with me. It must be "in your head" they said. Forteen months later my braces were removed and my health returned to normal. I never at this time assiciated my ill health to braces until my daughter at age 11 in 2008 had her her braces fitted and had identical symptoms her instetinal health was also ruined, we are having are braces removed a.s.a.p. The Orthodontist did not dispute my claim. I have a guy at work who has braces and a mysterious case of chronic fatique. Strange how these dentists are happy apply these items on our teeth with on concern to warn us about the ill effects of metal poisoning. I would love to hear from anyone else and their experience with braces. Also my daughter and I had hair folicle test done at the hight of our illnesses to confim my diagnosis.