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I have permanent retainer wire behind my teeth. one tooths amount of wire broke off and i likely swallow it. should i be worried?

Q: i have permanent retainer wire behind my teeth. one tooths amount of wire broke off and i likely swallow it. should i be worried?

: Whatever you swallowed should pass without incidence. Please see your orthodontist to evaluate the part of the wire that has remained.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Whatever you swallowed should pass without incidence. Please see your orthodontist to evaluate the part of the wire that has remained.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2021

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

you should be fine unless you develop stomach pain than see an gastroenterologist. no pain good gain.

Answered 5/6/2021

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A member asked:

I have permanent retainer wire behind my teeth. one tooths amount of wire broke off and i likely swallow it. should i be worried?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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