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Swallowed a plastic flipper tooth have had one bowel since an nothing how long could it possibly take i'm very petite 5 98 pnds?
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Swallows tooth: This should normally pass within a few days so don't worry too much about swallowing the tooth. But if you are having any problems breathing such ad wheezing toy should see your doctor. This may mean that you aspirated it into your lungs instead of swallowing it.
Answered 11/24/2016
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