Urgent - I just swallowed a bracket

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Lisa65
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#1 Post by Lisa65 »

I think it should "come out" in a day or two :lol:

I wouldn't bother checking for it though!

Zondrae
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#2 Post by Zondrae »

I remember reading somewhere on the web (couldn't tell you where unfortunately :oops: ) that if you swallowed a bracket you needed to seek medical advice for removal options. I also remember thinking at the time that it seemed like overkill! :lol: I'm sure it will work it's own way out in time.

See now that's just dental karma getting back at you for not wanting to floss :twisted:
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jennielee81
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#3 Post by jennielee81 »

You're fine. No different than swallowing a ring or coin.

It'll pass and like Lisa said, don't go looking for it. :?
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#4 Post by Delag »

When I was little and I swallowed a apple seed, my Mommy told me that an apple tree would grow in my tummy......I wonder what would grow from a bracket? You will have to let us know :lol:

lionfish
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#5 Post by lionfish »

I swallowed a bracket a few months ago. It's no big deal, you'll pass it in due course.

newmetal
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#6 Post by newmetal »

Maybe if you do go looking for it, give it a wash down and hand it to the ortho, im sure he'll appreciate it. Sorry, have i managed to lower the tone.
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Lisa65
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#7 Post by Lisa65 »

Glad I could spread a little happiness around :lol:

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#8 Post by hippyhippo »

Been there, done that, no ill effects ;)
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garrettnb
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#9 Post by garrettnb »

i was sewing once, and i swallowed a needle, i was all fine. No need to worry.

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lionfish
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#10 Post by lionfish »

Too much information. :shock:

David
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#11 Post by David »

Matty's an Australian! :wink:

I rest my case. 8)

lionfish
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#12 Post by lionfish »

Ahem, so are several others here. :evil:

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#13 Post by David »

:tingrin:

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#14 Post by David »

Please write again and tell us you're just stirring $hi! Matty!
He's already done that .. he found the bracket. :twisted:

This thread is degenerating rapidly .. I kinda feel responsible. :oops:

newmetal
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#15 Post by newmetal »

Matty_Oz wrote:I was joking

OBVIOUSLY!

Hahha, this thread is a great read though :lol: :D 8)
Haha i have to say your last post really did make me laugh out loud.Maybe i just have a crude sense of humour.
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