I just got braces not too long ago and 9 days ago they had me wear these rubber bands (they call it elastics). I haven’t noticed until now as I’m eating my dinner (I know it’s 1 AM but I usually eat dinner a lot earlier) but every time I have eaten dinner, I somehow manage to swallow the bands along with my food unintentionally. I was told to only remove them while brushing so this thought never came to mind. I think I have swallowed at least 4 sets of bands, will this harm me in anyway? Or will I just crap it out, lol. I really hope it doesn’t get stuck in anything inside of me…
You take your bands off to eat in addition to brushing teeth. But you won’t be hurt by swallowing them.
My daughter swallowed a quarter when she was 2, and survived just fine.
But if you do notice any sort of intestinal distress, don’t hesitate in alerting a doctor.
Alrighty, thanks 