Dental lead

[fw707]

How much lead do y'all get from your dentist in the average "batch", and how long does it take?
I know those pieces are pretty small, but I'm sure I can get all my dentist has unless somebody else is already getting it.

 

[flashpanner]

I get about 5-7 pounds every 4-6 months.it is a container filled that is approx 7" dia and about 10" tall. Best thing is that it is free and good stuff. I wear barrier gloves when handling it.

 

[fw707]

Thank you flashpanner. :wink:
That's enough lead to make it worth asking.

 

[2172]

I get enough to fill 2/3 of a quart sized baggie..and I get it about every 2-3 months..my dentist is a high-priced, "cosmetic" money making dude, and he takes lots and lots of x-rays as part of his approach...I guess I get anywhere from 100 to 200 balls out of his stuff, every couple of months...never kept a tight count...Hank

 

[Idaho Ron]

I am getting all that mine has. It sounds like I am getting about the same as you guys. Ron

 

[fw707]

Thank y'all very much.
I've been getting X-ray room lead in batches of about 100 pounds lately and I've got all of it cast up in bullets and ingots, but it'll eventually run out.

 

[bramble]

Hi y'all,

might be a dumb question, but exactly what are you referring to as "dental lead"?
Thanks
bramble

 

[nchawkeye]

That plastic square they put in your mouth when the dentist x-rays your[url] teeth...Inside[/url] is a thin piece of lead, I've used it to mold balls for 20 years or so...

 

[bramble]

Thank you

bramble

 

[Swamp Buck]

Question, is that thin piece of lead held in by any type of adhesive? Or, can you just tear the paper thing open and it will just fall out?...

This sounds like a good idea, I'll have to check with the dentist next time I go in for a cleaning...

 

[Bon Sauvage]

I collected a load from my dentist three days ago after reading the posts here. The lead had already been removed from the paper when I received it.


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