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Will Chewies Cause a Problem If swallowed ?

happypuppydogJan 31, 2019
I use the chewies as directed by my orthodontist and sometimes when I feel the need to bite my aligners, I have come close to swallowing them once or twice and was wondering if they would cause me any harm if i did. I googled Styrene Copolymer and was unable to find out if it was a ok to consume by accident. This seems to be a common question but I have been unable to find an answer. Thank You

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Dr. Andy Shieh, DMD
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Answered on Feb 3, 2019
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