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Daughter accidentally swallowed one of the small brackets from her braces. very worried. will she be okay or is this something serious?
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Unlikely an issue: Once these small objects make it to the stomach they join the food debris and exit the body within a few days in the poo.If you are concerned about the edges , a meal of stewed okra can encase the object and help it slide smoothly out of the system.This works for screws,rocks, jewelry pieces and other objects kids have consumed over the years.
Answered 8/27/2020
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No problem: Something that tiny will likely pass harmlessly in stool if swallowed. This likely happens very often. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 12/31/2014
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