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A small piece of my dental (bpa free) nightguard peeled off in my mouth and i swallowed it. 35 weeks pregnant. harmful?
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Not likely: Your body cannot break down the material like it does with food. Therefore, the biggest concern is that it passes through your esophagus, GI tract, etc. Without causing bleeding or other problems. It depends on how large the piece was and how sharp it was. If you have any discomfort breathing or swallowing, or if you have blood in your stool, then definitely consult your physician.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Probably not: A small piece of bpa free plastic is most likely not harmful. It should pass through your system without issue or consequence to your fetus.
Answered 12/9/2015
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