what happens if you swallow a tooth or a chip of it?

Question

I recently chipped a tooth and remember crunching on it and realizing later what it was, I didnt get it fixed, a year later I was eating again and a biggerchunk fell out and I think I've swallowed it. Anyway, now my heart beat is irregular, or is that just anxiety?

Answer 1

Even if you swallowed a whole tooth, it wouldn't change anything except that you have one less tooth. Kids swallow teeth and their fine. It just passes through your system. No harm.

You should go to your doctor to get your heart checked out though. You don't want to mess around when your heart doesn't feel normal.

Answer 2

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what happens if you swallow a tooth or a chip of it?
I recently chipped a tooth and remember crunching on it and realizing later what it was, I didnt get it fixed, a year later I was eating again and a biggerchunk fell out and I think I've swallowed it. Anyway, now my heart beat is irregular, or is that just anxiety?

Answer 3

Tis just anxiety! Usually if someone swallows a crown or a foreign substance we will recommend having an xray taken to make sure the patient has not aspirated a lung,(not probable but remotely possible) in your case, it is the bodies own substance and really won't do you any other harm than a missing tooth and possibly a toothache, get that tooth fixed or extracted, I would be more concerned with infection in the tooth and your face swelling or worse. Infection left long term is not a good thing.

Answer 4

Usually, nothing happens if you swallow a tooth or even a sharp chip of a tooth. It should pass harmlessly through your gut. Now, in that last couple of inches, if circumstances are _just__right_, you might notice something, but the odds are... well, you get the picture.

Irregular heartbeat has no relationship to swallowing a chip of tooth. Many people have extrasystoles or "ectopic" beats, but of course if it continues, or you often feel faint during the compensation (missed) beat, then you should talk to a doctor or cardiologist.

Answer 5

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You either have a cavity or a tooth that has a large filling and is weakened. Calcium at this stage will not do a bit of good. The tooth will continue to chip away and you will get a tooth ache unless it is tended to by a dentist.

Answer 6

It's probably just anxiety. Didn't you ever swallow a tooth when you're baby teeth came loose? Kids to it all the time. Don't worry, the tooth will just get digested and all will be fine. However, if your teeth are falling apart like that, I'd suggest you see a dentist.

Answer 7

I couldn't tell you if your irregular heartbeat is due to anxiety. Only your medical doctor could diagnose the cause of that. As far as your swallowing the part of tooth... nothing should happen to you. It will pass through your digestive system and come out "in the wash". I would recommend that you see your dentist immediately to find out why your tooth is breaking apart and have it treated. Dental problems, especially gum problems, can cause heart problems. And most people are not aware that oral cancer is the 6th most common form of cancer in the US. See your dentist regularly to prevent major dental and health problems.

Answer 8

The tooth is not related to having an irregular heartbeat unless you have gotten an infection where the tooth piece fell out. Having cavities or open places is known to have effects on your heart because of infection.
Anytime you have an irregular heartbeat for a sustained amount of time it is important to speak with your doctor about it.

Answer 9

Swallowing a tooth wont hurt you. It will either dissolve in your stomach or it will pass through you. Kids swallow their loose baby teeth a lot.

Answer 10

The tooth doesn't have anything to do with you heart beating irregular. Your tooth will pass through. If heart is beating irregular you should go to see your doctor and have him or her take a listen , there could be a diffrent problem.