Eating with elastic

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Eating with elastic

Asked for Male, 19 Years

I have both tmj splint on lower row of teeth and braces with elastic band conecting two bracket hooks of two backward molar teeth of both side. What kind of foods i should eat? And can i eat foods with wearing elastic on my teeth and what happens if I swallow any elastic? Is this harmful? My doctor said if you can you can eat with elastic also (for best result)

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Dr. Akilesh. R

Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon 13 yrs exp Chennai

Young man I think you should really discuss with your dentist and braces specialist the orthodontist these questions because they know the full details of your case and are treating you.

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Dr. Priya Verma Dentist 26 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Priya Verma

Dentist 26 yrs exp Bangalore

You can eat with elastic. Avoid hard food and very sticky food.