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Hello, i accidentally swallowed a tooth whitening strip after accidentally sleeping i dont know if its in my throat or already being passed through but im worried i will choke at any moment?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
You won't choke and the tooth will pass without problems or symptoms. You'll probably not know when it does. Much large hard or indigestible things can be safely swallowed with no health risk. Nothing to worry about.
Answered 3/23/2023
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To assure location, have your physician order an MRI.
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