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Swallowed broken tooth by mistake
Hello doc... while having food , I accidentally swallowed a half chipped broken tooth...it was not too big in size as it was already half broken earlier... and I realised it after having food that I swallowed it ... what should I do? I'm stressed. Pls help with this!
Thanks in advance
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Usually when there is accidental aspiration of crowns or any foreign substance into the digestive system is less harmful.
It usually gets cleared through the stools.
Keep hydrating yourself and have fibrous fruits and vegetables.
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Nothing to worry about .It will not cause any trouble .Check for your stools for 2 days. Dental Galaxy Clinic ,Pune
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Hello
Do not worry as it is not going to cause any issue
But go for the x-ray of the broken tooth as that may lead to infection
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Dear
Accidentally swallowing a broken tooth is rare, but manageable.
No immediate action needed:
1. The tooth fragment will likely pass through your digestive system harmlessly.
2. Teeth are non-toxic and non-corrosive.
Precautions:
1. Monitor stool passage for 2-3 days.
2. Watch for severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding (rare).
3. Hydrate adequately.
Dental follow-up:
1. Schedule an appointment to assess the remaining tooth structure.
2. Discuss repair or replacement options.
Rare complications:
1. Intestinal blockage (extremely rare).
2. Infection (if tooth fragment causes internal damage).
If you experience:
1. Severe abdominal pain
2. Vomiting blood or black tarry stools
3. Fever
4. Difficulty breathing
Seek immediate medical attention.
Stay calm; the likelihood of complications is low.
Best regards,
Dr. Pratikshit Anand
Additional guidance:
- Document the incident for future reference.
- Avoid worrying; focus on dental repair.
Consult your dentist for personalized advice.
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Dear patient,
You need not to worry about the broken tooth you swallowed, but please visit your dentist for the replacement of your broken tooth as the sharp edges might cause unnecessary trauma to soft tissues of your mouth.
Take care .
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Need not to worry
Next Steps
visit the nearest dental clinic
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Hey you do not need to worry if u swallowed the tiny little piece of tooth, it will pass in motion.
Next Steps
visit your nearby dentist to get the broken tooth repaired at earliest.
Health Tips
visit your dentist ASAP!
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Not to worry.
Does the remaining half of the tooth cause you pain?
Next Steps
Visit your nearby dentist and get the necessary treatment done for the remaining half of the tooth
Health Tips
brush twice daily for better oral hygiene
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Don’t worry.it won’t trouble you.
Next Steps
Consult a dentist and resolve the issue as early as possible
Health Tips
Get your routine dental checkup done in every 6 months or once in an year minimum to avoid such scenarios
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Don’t worry.
Eat lots of banana and water ..
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Take fiber riched diet and have patience. In case of stomach ache. Visit to a Gastroenterologist.
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Do not worry as it ws a small piece of ur natural tooth…it will not cause any harm….just keep relaxed have lots of water
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Dr. Monika Gupta
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Noida
Hello, Good evening
Need not to worry much, it will pass through your digestive tract via stool, and tooth is all calcium mostly digestible by stomach
But to avoid more such prblm ; do get your remaining tooth checked by doctor ; to avoid further problems
Next Steps
Visit your doctor and get remaining tooth checked
Health Tips
Donât eat from that side meanwhile and take treatment for the same
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
There is no need to worry. It will not cause any problems.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Nothing to worry
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