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Wondering if it's dangerous to accidentally swallow a chipped tooth?

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Swallowed tooth : Swallowing a piece of a tooth will not harm you. It will just pass thru.

Dr Devin agreed

Answered 11/4/2015

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Most likely no..: Not dangerous to swallow, but dangerous to 'inhale'.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Assume: I assume you swallowed apiece of a tooth that chipped off. Should pass through unnoticed. Please, however, see your dentist asap to rx the damaged tooth before a manageable problem gets out of hand.

Answered 2/1/2014

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