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I just accidently swallowed about 8/9 toothbrush bristles (small) am i in danger???
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
The bristles should pass without incidence. Time for a new toothbrush.
Answered 3/28/2021
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Add a little roughage to your diet to help the bristles pass. Rule of thumb, replace t'brush every 3 months.
Answered 3/28/2021
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What you described does not pose any health risk. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 3/30/2021
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