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Can i swallow my wisdom tooth?
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No: The 3rd molars or wisdom teeth are solidly rooted in bone. The only way you could swallow such a tooth is 1) if it was so periodontally involved that it fell out, or 2) you could swallow it as the dentist is extracting it.
Answered 3/13/2019
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