Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Wait and Watch
• Method 2 of 4: Removing Dentures or False Teeth from the Body
• Method 3 of 4: Induce Vomiting
• Method 4 of 4: See a doctor
• Tips

It may seem incredible, but there are often cases when a person notices a loose tooth and after a while at dinner he suddenly realizes that he has swallowed a lost tooth along with a piece of meat or tomato. Of course, later it will leave the body, but you can try to remove it yourself (especially if you really want to put it under the pillow for the tooth fairy).

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Wait and Watch

1. 1 When should i see a doctor? Most small items that are swallowed can easily pass through the gastrointestinal tract with food, as they are not larger than a tablet and cannot get stuck in the intestines. However, there is a possibility that the tooth may be stuck somewhere in the digestive system and then you will need medical attention. See your doctor if one of the following occurs:
   • The tooth did not leave the body for seven days.
   • Vomiting occurs, especially with blood.
   • Symptoms such as abdominal or chest pain, coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath are present.
   • There is blood in the stool, especially if it is dark or black in color.
2. 2 Watch the chair. Usually, a tooth passes through the digestive system in about 12-14 hours. Don't be surprised if more or less time is needed.
3. 3 Relax. Everything passes through the body gradually. The more you relax, the faster the tooth will pass through the stomach, intestines and colon.
4. 4 Eat corn. Corn kernels pass through the digestive system almost in their original state. If corn appears in the stool, then a tooth will soon appear.
5. 5 Eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. These foods speed up the digestive process.
6. 6 Drink plenty of water and stay close to the toilet. On the advice of a doctor, you can take a laxative to quickly remove the tooth from the body. Take as much as you need to avoid overdose. Laxative abuse is fraught with dangerous consequences - dependence, weakened bones, as well as dehydration, increased heart rate and low blood pressure.
   • Use a net to fish out the tooth when stools become thin and watery with a laxative.

Method 2 of 4: Removing Dentures or False Teeth from the Body

1. 1 Remember dentures. More often than not, people accidentally swallow only fish and other bones that are present in food. This situation is much more dangerous than a swallowed tooth and is fraught with certain consequences.
2. 2 Watch your dentures carefully. Alas, patients rarely notice that the dentures or crowns are loose, therefore, as a result of belated awareness, serious health problems can arise.
   • The design and materials of dentures are more dangerous for the digestive tract and other internal organs, and they are more likely to get stuck than a normal tooth. In the manufacture of prostheses, metal, ceramics or plastic are used. These materials are not compatible with biological tissues and can damage the walls of the digestive system.
   • If you are using dentures, then regularly monitor their condition. Remove your dentures when you go to bed. Partial dentures have metal braces that deteriorate over time. Monitor the condition of your dentures so that you do not accidentally swallow them while eating.
3. 3 See your doctor. If you think that you have accidentally swallowed the prosthesis, then you should see a doctor, especially if you have the above-described pain sensations.
   • Usually, the therapist recommends waiting a little at first, but then the doctor may order an X-ray to determine the size, shape, and location of the denture. It is possible that it will easily pass through the digestive system. In this case, follow the directions from the previous part of the article.
   • Rinse and disinfect the denture when it leaves the body. Use a 1 to 10 solution of household bleach and water.

Method 3 of 4: Induce Vomiting

1. 1 Induce vomiting. It is recommended to induce gagging only on the advice of a doctor, since when trying to pull out a swallowed foreign body, you can inadvertently inhale a tooth into the lungs. If approved by your doctor, gagging will help you move the tooth out of your stomach.
2. 2 Use a container. You will need a container or sink with a plug in the drain to notice the tooth.It sounds unpleasant, but try to pluck it in a colander to see your tooth and do without having to look at vomit in search of a tooth.
3. 3 Induce vomiting with your finger. The most common way is to place one or two fingers as deep in your mouth as possible, trying to irritate the back of your throat until you have a gag reflex.
4. 4 Take an emetic. Vomiting root syrup is a special remedy to induce vomiting. Use as directed: mix with a little water and drink quickly. You will first feel nauseous, followed by stomach cramps and vomiting.
5. 5 Drink salt water. Be very careful: too much salt water can lead to severe dehydration and even death. Stir three teaspoons of salt with 450 ml of water and drink the solution slowly. Vomiting should begin in about half an hour.
6. 6 Drink the mustard solution. Add a tablespoon of mustard to a glass of water and stir. The stomach will react the same as with salt water.

Method 4 of 4: See a doctor

1. 1 See a doctor. In some cases, the tooth may not leave the body naturally, or the symptoms listed above may occur. In such a situation, you should consult a doctor.
2. 2 Prepare for the appointment. Give your doctor all the information you need to make it easier for him and increase the chances of a good outcome. Prepare answers to the following questions:
   • What size was the tooth? Big molar tooth? Cutter? Did the tooth fall out entirely or split into several parts?
   • What home remedies have you already used?
   • What symptoms have already appeared (pain, nausea, vomiting)?
   • How has stool or bowel function changed?
   • How much time has passed?
   • How did it happen and what did you eat? Have you tried drinking liquid?
   • Did the symptoms appear abruptly or did they increase gradually?
   • What risk factors should you tell your doctor (for example, previous medical conditions)?
3. 3 Follow your doctor's advice. Take your doctor's recommendations very seriously. Even seemingly small things like a swallowed tooth often lead to more serious problems, which can be exacerbated if the doctor's instructions are ignored.

Tips

• If your child has swallowed a tooth and wants to pass it on to the tooth fairy, then invite him to write a letter to the fairy and explain what happened to save himself the trouble.
• Tell your child that the fairy will use magic to remove the tooth. Leave a gift so your child doesn't worry about swallowing a tooth.