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My son swallowed his tooth.

2021-06-22 11:17:33
My 7 year old son swallowed one of his deciduous teeth what should i do please reply. Should I go to any Doctor.
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Yes, kindly visit a doctor dentist for a general checkup Don’t be panicky ! Don’t worry This tooth should normally pass in the faeces Serial digital X rays of the chest and abdomen are required to check the progress of the passage of the tooth through the intestines and colon to the rectum and anus under medical supervision.
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CBC BT CT PT & INR LFT , KFT, Routine urinalysis Oro dental check up START Tab Metronidazole 200 mg 1 tab thrice daily for 5 days Tab Cefixime 200 mg 1 tab twice daily for 5 days
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Keep a watch on the stools of the boy to find out the tooth . Other decidusl teeth should be ok Get an OPG X - ray done

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