Even if the odds are slim, sometimes you don't notice a loose tooth, and swallow it when you eat. Everyone's teeth will eventually fall out, and sometimes you'll want to find them to make sure they've fallen out (especially if you really want to give it to the dentist).
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Method 1 of 4: Waiting and Watching
Step 1. Know when to visit the doctor
Most small objects that are swallowed, such as teeth, will pass through the digestive tract easily with food because they are the size of a pill and too small to cause obstruction. However, there is also the possibility that the tooth gets stuck in the digestive system and requires medical attention. See a doctor if:
- Teeth do not pass within 7 days.
- You experience vomiting, especially if it is accompanied by blood.
- Symptoms such as pain in the abdomen or chest cause coughing, shortness of breath, or shortness of breath.
- Bloody stools, especially if the blood is tartar or black in color.
Step 2. Watch your poop
It usually takes 12-14 hours before the tooth is fully passed. However, don't be surprised if teeth appear sooner or later than that time.
Step 3. Relax
Nothing passes through the body quickly. You need to let the teeth pass through the digestive tract, the teeth can pass through the stomach, intestines and colon more quickly if you feel relaxed.
Step 4. Eat corn
Corn grains can remain completely intact as they pass through the large intestine. When you start to see corns in the poop, it's time to look for teeth.
Step 5. Eat fruit, vegetables, and whole grains
Food can help things through the digestive tract.
Step 6. Stay hydrated and be ready near the toilet
If recommended by a doctor, you should use a laxative to help restore teeth. Be sure to take enough laxative to prevent overdose. Excessive use of laxatives can have serious consequences, leading to addiction, bone loss, and other problems leading to dehydration followed by an increased heart rate and low blood pressure.
When the stool is quite soft and/or runny (due to laxatives), install a filter sheet in the toilet to hold the teeth in
Method 2 of 4: Retrieving Swallowed Dentures
Step 1. Get your lost dentures back
Dentures are the second most frequently swallowed object by accident, in addition to fish bones and other fine bones. Swallowed dentures can occur in some complications that do not occur in teeth.
Step 2. Watch the thumping carefully
Unfortunately, a loose denture or crown will not be noticed by the patient, and if not found early, more serious health problems can arise.
- The nature of the design of the dental prosthesis and the materials used can be harmful to the digestive tract and organs, and the chances of teeth getting stuck are greater. Dental prostheses are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic and these materials are not biocompatible and can harm digestive tissue.
- If you wear dentures, check them frequently to make sure they don't come off. Don't sleep while wearing dentures. Partial dentures have metal wires that can break over time. Make sure you check your dentures frequently to see if they are still in place and not partially swallowed while eating.
Step 3. See a doctor to find the missing dentures
If you think you've accidentally swallowed your dentures, it's a good idea to see a doctor, especially if you experience any of the pain symptoms listed above.
- Often your doctor will advise you to wait and see first, but you can also request an X-ray to determine the size, shape, and location of the dental prosthesis. Chances are the dentures will pass smoothly through the digestive system. In this case, follow the same procedure for natural teeth.
- When the dentures are recovered, clean and disinfect them. The trick, wet using a solution of home bleach and water in a ratio of 1:10.
Method 3 of 4: Regurgitation
Step 1. Trigger vomiting
Triggering vomiting is not recommended unless directed by a doctor. Vomiting after swallowing a foreign object can cause you to aspirate (breathe) your teeth into your lungs. If the doctor allows it, vomiting can remove teeth from the stomach.
Step 2. Use containers
To be able to restore your teeth, you will need to use a container or sink with a lid attached. Even if it's unpleasant, try throwing up into a strainer, which will filter the teeth and let the liquid pass so you don't have to search for your teeth in the puddle.
Step 3. Use your finger to induce vomiting
The most common way to induce vomiting is to stick 1-2 fingers to the back of the throat. Tick the back of your throat until the gag reflex causes you to vomit.
Step 4. Take emetics
Ipecac syrup is an emetic drug designed to induce vomiting. Use as directed, and mix a little with water. Take a quick gulp, and you will feel nausea followed by stomach contractions and causing vomiting.
Step 5. Drink salt water
Be careful, drinking too much salt can cause severe dehydration and even death. Mix 3 teaspoons of salt with a 0.5 liter glass of warm water and drink it so you can vomit 20-30 minutes later.
Step 6. Drink the mustard solution
Mix 1 tablespoon of mustard with a cup of warm water. Your stomach should react in a similar way to salt water.
Method 4 of 4: Visiting the Doctor
Step 1. Visit a doctor
In some cases, the tooth may not pass, or you may experience any of the symptoms listed above. When any of these things happen, it's best to see a doctor.
Step 2. Prepare for the appointment
Prepare as much information as possible for the doctor to simplify the process and increase the chances of a satisfactory outcome. Prepare some of the following information:
- How big are the teeth? What are molars? fangs? Are the teeth intact or broken into pieces?
- What home remedies have you tried?
- What symptoms did you experience, including pain, nausea, vomiting?
- Have you experienced any changes in bowel movements?
- How long has it been since the problem occurred?
- How did it happen and what did you eat? Have you tried drinking a drink?
- Did the symptoms appear gradually or suddenly?
- Are there health risks that need to be known, such as current health conditions?
Step 3. Follow the doctor's advice
It is important to take the doctor's directions seriously. Even minor things like swallowing teeth can result in serious problems, which can get worse if you don't follow your doctor's instructions.
Tips
- If your child's tooth falls out and you want to take it to the tooth fairy, ask him to write a letter to the tooth fairy explaining what happened. This step is much easier and simpler than the steps above.
- Tell the child that the tooth fairy can use her magic to retrieve a loose tooth. Give your child a treat as usual, and he will stop worrying about the teeth coming out naturally.
