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I swallowed my dental crown. What do I do?

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Hello doctor,

I have swallowed my dental cap while eating. What do I do now? I am very scared.

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Asma Parveen

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Asma Parveen is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in preventive and restorative dentistry. She does root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental fillings, tooth extraction and minor oral surgeries. She is well versed in the management of gum diseases (periodontics). She also does cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers. She can provide oral health education and preventive care counseling. She can provide pediatric dental care and dental trauma management.

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Hello,

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Firstly, I would like to know, are you sure that you swallowed it? Because, sometimes we just lose it while rinsing the mouth too. How many hours back did you swallow it? Are you having any breathing difficulty or stomach pain? In case it was stuck somewhere in your throat, you would have had difficulty in breathing, immediately after swallowing the cap. You need not worry much as it should get excreted out soon. Just stay relaxed and in case you have any difficulty eating or breathing, just visit the nearest hospital as soon as possible.

Hope it helps you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 2, 2017
Reviewed At November 18, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Asma Parveen is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in preventive and restorative dentistry. She does root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental fillings, tooth extraction and minor oral surgeries. She is well versed in the management of gum diseases (periodontics). She also does cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers. She can provide oral health education and preventive care counseling. She can provide pediatric dental care and dental trauma management.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Asma Parveen is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in preventive and restorative dentistry. She does root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental fillings, tooth extraction and minor oral surgeries. She is well versed in the management of gum diseases (periodontics). She also does cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers. She can provide oral health education and preventive care counseling. She can provide pediatric dental care and dental trauma management.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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