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I swallowed 2 cm of one of the teeth of a plastic fork. what do i do?

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Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Swallowed Plastic Pc: Good day; Let symptoms be your guide -- if your not having any pain or unusual symptoms from intestines; Piece of plastic fork should pass uneventfully. Should any stomach indigestion develop( swelling, pain, a bloated feeling) contact MD or visit ER.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 3/27/2018

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