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A member asked:
Can a person choke on a dental night guard?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Usually no : Mouth guards are usually made too large to be aspirated. If you have a small device that you think might be able to result in choking, see the practioner who constructed the guard.
Answered 5/25/2018
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Yes: It is possible if did not fit properly to your teeth.
Answered 8/15/2019
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Highly unlikely....: To choke on a night guard as it is fairly large and fits snuggly on your teeth when fabricated properly. But i guess anything is possible but very slim to remote chance of it happening.
Answered 12/20/2018
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Maybe: A night guard shoud fit your teeth well and should be custom made usually it is large enough that it can not be swallowed.
Answered 5/25/2018
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