The small metal squares attached to the teeth while putting metal braces are called orthodontic brackets. The brackets are obligated to control teeth movement. The metal fittings should not be removed until the teeth-straightening procedure is finished since the archwire of a brace passes through them. You would be aware of this if you already wore metal braces.
On rare occasions, some brace wearers swallow the metal brackets accidentally. Even though it is uncommon, it occurs. We have seen some patients who were frightened severely after gulping the orthodontic brackets mistakenly.
Fortunately, it is not bothersome as many people think. Our dentists have written this blog post to reveal what will happen once the metal square falls into our stomachs.
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