A member asked:

I had a loose tooth. apperantly i swallowed it when i was eating. is it alright to wit for it to pass or should i try throwing it up?

13 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

Contact dentist: See your dentist, let the dentist take an x-ray and get a treatment plan. You do not want to keep loosing teeth to caries, trauma or gum disease.

Answered 7/5/2015

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Wait: Typically not a problem. Eat normally and drink plenty of fluids. It should pass without an issue. If you experience any abdominal pain or have any blood in your stool, go to the ER for evaluation. Usually these get coated as they pass through and the concern for sharp edges is lessened, but still exists. If you get constipated, go to ER. Good Luck.

Answered 3/27/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Swallowing Teeth: By the time you read this the tooth will have passed into your intestines, so vomiting would make no difference. If your teeth are that loose that they fall out while you are eating, you should see a dentist. Any hopeless teeth should be professionally removed before you aspirate one and choke to death. All the best...

Answered 7/1/2015

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

It will pass: it'll all come out well in the end. You should see your dentist to try and save the remaining teeth.

Answered 7/7/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Be patient: The tooth will just pass through your system, nothing will happen to you don't worry about it.

Answered 12/28/2015

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