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Could The Feeling Of Obstruction In Throat Be Due To The Braces String?
Hello, I have permanent retention for my braces. A couple of days ago my wire came out while I was eating. I didn't think I swallowed any of it. Saw wire in my food) but over the last 12 hours it feels like something is stuck in my throat. Is it possible that the wire has been stuck there for two days?
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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The obstruction in the throat could be because of the foreign bodies like wire or throat infection. Consult a oral physician and a ENT surgeon, get a radiograph of the neck region, that will rule out the foreign body or wire. If it is there, then get it removed by ENT surgeon. if it is because of throat infection, Then take a course of antibiotics and do saline gargling.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The obstruction in the throat could be because of the foreign bodies like wire or throat infection. Consult a oral physician and a ENT surgeon, get a radiograph of the neck region, that will rule out the foreign body or wire. If it is there, then get it removed by ENT surgeon. if it is because of throat infection, Then take a course of antibiotics and do saline gargling.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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