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Is it considered unhealthy and even dangerous to swallow floss?
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Not really: To my knowledge, there has never been a reported case involving swallowing dental floss. In general if the swallowed piece has no sharp edges and small enough it does not pose any danger. To be on the safe side , you may want to check with a physician.
Answered 3/12/2015
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