Lalaki sa Pampanga, napalunok ang brace wire habang kumakain ng rice cake
- A man accidentally swallowed part of his braces wire while eating after a workout
- He felt a sharp pain in his throat and was rushed to the emergency room
- Doctors confirmed the rare and dangerous case, requiring a medical procedure
- The wire was successfully removed, prompting reminders to avoid hard foods when wearing braces
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A man from Mabalacat, Pampanga experienced a frightening medical emergency after accidentally swallowing a piece of his braces wire while eating a rice cake.
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The incident happened after Vincent John Jocson finished his workout and grabbed a quick snack. He soon realized something was wrong.
"Naramdaman ko 'yung wire ng brace ko, nawawala na," Vincent said.
He added that after swallowing, he felt a sharp pain in his throat.
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"Masakit siya, parang natinik ka," he explained.
Alarmed, Vincent tried to locate the missing wire but was unsuccessful.
"Tinry kong tingnan sa salamin," he said.
He also attempted to force himself to vomit, but nothing happened.
"Tinry kong magsuka, wala din," he added.
He immediately woke his parents, who brought him to the emergency room. Doctors later confirmed that he had swallowed the missing wire.
He was then referred to an ear, nose, and throat specialist and was instructed not to eat prior to the scheduled procedure.
According to Dr. Gamaliel Urbi, president-elect of the International Association for Orthodontics, such incidents are extremely rare.
"I would say one-percent or maybe less than one-percent," he said.
He warned that longer wires pose a higher risk.
"If it's lengthy, about one inch or more, there is a good chance it might get dislodged," he explained.
On April 1, Vincent underwent a procedure to remove the wire.
"Nilagyan nila ako tubo sa bibig," he said.
Doctors eventually located the wire near the end of his tongue and safely removed it.
After the procedure, Vincent stayed overnight in the hospital and was prescribed medication. He later visited his dentist to have excess wires removed to prevent a similar incident.
Experts remind those with braces to cut food into smaller pieces and avoid biting hard items directly to reduce risks.
Viral incidents like these are nothing new on social media. From simple “wrong spelling” mistakes to wedding bloopers or unusual object designs, they quickly trend because of the joy they bring. The tarp fail in Laoac is just one of many examples of how small mistakes can become a source of good vibes. In times of stress and heavy news, these kinds of viral videos serve as a break and a form of entertainment for netizens. Like this viral tarp fail, many other funny videos have also brought laughter online. Here are some recent stories from Kami.com.ph:
A bride’s parents practicing their wedding speech amused viewers: “Just court her instead.” A video of the bride’s parents went viral after they were seen practicing their wedding speech. Instead of being serious, it turned into a funny moment when one of them joked, “Just court her instead.” Many netizens were entertained and even shared their own funny wedding experiences.
An unusual staircase by the side of a d*ke amused netizens. A staircase located beside a d*ke went viral after netizens noticed its unusual design. The simple photo sparked laughter and online discussions, proving that even ordinary things can become a source of good vibes.
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