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Child swallowed own tooth dangerous?
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Depends: If it goes into his stomach it will pass easily in the stool with no problems. If it were to end up in his airway, it would cause continuous coughing and lead to problems.
Answered 1/12/2021
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Probably not: As long as it was swallowed it should pass without any problem. If you notice coughing or airway issues see an md for a possible chest x-ray.
Answered 9/25/2019
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