{"id":10685,"date":"2022-08-08T00:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T00:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/?post_type=blog&p=10685"},"modified":"2023-02-13T22:31:55","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T22:31:55","slug":"asbestos-in-your-mouth-believe-it-or-not-dental-products-once-contained-these-hazardous-fibers","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.asbestosclaims.law\/es\/asbestos-blog\/asbesto-en-la-boca-lo-crea-o-no-los-productos-dentales-alguna-vez-contenian-estas-fibras-peligrosas\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbestos in Your Mouth?! Believe it or Not, Dental Products Once Contained These Hazardous Fibers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber found in rocks and in soil. It has a long history of being revered for its heat resistance, durability, and utility, and asbestos has been used in many products over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of asbestos dates back to ancient times. Historians discovered that it was applied over Byzantine monk murals<\/a> to give the artwork a shiny, smooth finish. It was also woven into a wide array of fabrics that were used to make clothing and accessories, tablecloths, napkins and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asbestos<\/a> was also long used for building insulation because of its fireproof properties and its ability to keep a room a comfortable temperature. It has been added into ceiling tiles, popcorn ceilings, in carpet and in all kinds of other home finishings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Asbestos products harmed millions before it was finally banned.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It wasn\u2019t until 1989 that asbestos was banned in the U.S. Those who had inadvertently ingested its fibers had long been developing dangerous, life-changing health conditions. It was found to have caused many different types of cancer and respiratory illnesses, and regulators fought long and hard to prohibit its use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it may be common knowledge today that many items once contained asbestos<\/a> and that these should be avoided, some of its historical uses are shocking than others. For instance, many people don\u2019t realize that asbestos was used in a plethora of dental products, including in castings and in tape. That\u2019s right, there\u2019s a chance that, back int the day, patients were walking around with asbestos in their mouths!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dental products containing asbestos<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Asbestos was used in dental casting and dental tape.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Asbestos was traditionally used in iron wax casting, a process in which a mold is made so that a product can be shaped to resemble the mold. It is pliable, durable and has excellent adhesive properties, which is why, for centuries, asbestos was also used in clay pottery<\/a>. In more modern times, iron wax casting using asbestos was found to be useful in jewelry making as well as in the development of many dental products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In dentistry, this method of casting became popular in 1907 and was used to create corrective pieces such as crowns, bridges, and inlays. Chrysotile<\/a> (white-colored asbestos), the same asbestos found atop those Byzantine murals, was used in the manufacturing of casting ring liner and periodontal dressing powder. This means, essentially, that patients who had corrective work done once upon a time are still swallowing small bits of harmful fibers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, safer alternatives are used in place of asbestos<\/a> in dental work. Ceramic and absorbent papers are examples of viable substitutes. However, experts warn that consumers should avoid old, outdated dental casting products and tape. It is also important to be mindful of the fact that some overseas products that still contain asbestos are making their way into the U.S. despite regulatory efforts. This means consumers who regularly purchase products from other countries could be unintentionally putting themselves at risk for ingesting asbestos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kerr\u2019s Asbestos-containing Dental Products<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kerr is a well-known provider of many different dental goods, including tape and dental strips. In 2008, a jury held the company 20% liable<\/a> for allegedly exposing a man to asbestos, which eventually caused him to develop mesothelioma. The jury didn\u2019t believe the company\u2019s defense that there was no way it could have known at the time that its dental tape would have resulted in the development of an asbestos-related cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be careful of vintage Kerr\u2019s Dental Products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today, Kerr doesn\u2019t manufacture products containing asbestos (the company hasn\u2019t for decades), but unfortunately, there are some vintage items available for purchase on sites like eBay<\/a>. These products<\/a> are dangerous, and the public should steer clear of any of Kerr\u2019s older product line still up for sale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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