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My dentist did not use a vacuum while he was washing my teeth before applying braces, and i swallowed like half a glass of liquid. the taste of that liquid was sour. is it safe for the body?

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Answered 6/9/2022

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Probably either an etchant used to prepare the tooth surface. It tastes sour because it's a very mild acid, about as acidic as pickles juice. So you will be just find. If you don't want to taste it again, totally and completely avoid hard/sticky/chewey foods that can dislodge your braces.

Answered 6/12/2022

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