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What if i licked sodium polyacrylate (gel stuff inside dippers that absorbs the liquid) but immediately took it off my tongue and washed my mouth out then brushed my teeth after? will i be ok since i didnt swallow it?

Q: what if i licked sodium polyacrylate (gel stuff inside dippers that absorbs the liquid) but immediately took it off my tongue and washed my mouth out then brushed my teeth after? will i be ok since i didnt swallow it?

: Well you lived long enough to ask the question, I guess you are going to be alright! Yes you will be O.K. We are advised not to put non food in our mouths

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Well you lived long enough to ask the question, I guess you are going to be alright! Yes you will be O.K. We are advised not to put non food in our mouths

Answered 5/14/2023

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A member asked:

What if i licked sodium polyacrylate (gel stuff inside dippers that absorbs the liquid) but immediately took it off my tongue and washed my mouth out then brushed my teeth after? will i be ok since i didnt swallow it?

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