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Post by cmpeter on Jul 8, 2016 21:57:15 GMT
I am at the dentist having a crown placed. While placing it, she dropped it down my throat. I swallowed it. She's recommending I get a chest X-ray to make sure it didn't go into my respiratory system. I feel fine, just sort of like I swallowed a big pill.
Would I feel pain if it went into my respiratory system?
Anyone else have this happen?
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Post by christine58 on Jul 8, 2016 22:19:33 GMT
Oh dear god....yeah I'd have an X-ray at their expense
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Anita
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Post by Anita on Jul 8, 2016 22:22:02 GMT
 I didn't know I had another thing to fear at the dentist!
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Post by littlemama on Jul 8, 2016 22:54:25 GMT
You should get the x-Ray.
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Post by melissa on Jul 8, 2016 23:04:39 GMT
oy! Chances are high it did not lodge in your trachea and that you did indeed swallow it right into the esophagus and it will come out the other side soon enough. If it is small enough, you would not necessarily feel pain. If it is larger or gets deeper into the respiratory tree, you could start wheezing. Peace of mind for all, get the xray.
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Post by scrappinmama on Jul 8, 2016 23:25:13 GMT
WTH?!  I'm sorry that happened. I would get the x ray just to be safe. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2016 0:04:18 GMT
Wow! I hope you are okay. I would get it just in case and I hope they don't charge you for the crown. I swallowed a temporary once and was perfectly fine. I am sure it just passed through me.
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 9, 2016 0:18:51 GMT
I did get the X-ray. And, yes the dentist said they would cover all the costs. It's worked its way into my digestive tract.
The Dr's office wants me to try and find it and if I can't come back for another X-ray. It's so tiny. That just all seems unnecessary. I am certainly not scooping thru my poop to find it.
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Post by mom on Jul 9, 2016 0:29:42 GMT
I did get the X-ray. And, yes the dentist said they would cover all the costs. It's worked its way into my digestive tract. The Dr's office wants me to try and find it and if I can't come back for another X-ray. It's so tiny. That just all seems unnecessary. I am certainly not scooping thru my poop to find it. So why exactly are they wanting you to find it? For peace of mind ? Or are they wanting to reuse it?? |
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 9, 2016 0:38:32 GMT
Peace of mind. To ensure that it hasn't lodged in my digestive tract. The dentist isn't asking for me to look for it...no way in that!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2016 0:48:51 GMT
Peace of mind. To ensure that it hasn't lodged in my digestive tract. The dentist isn't asking for me to look for it...no way in that! I was wondering too! That's crazy. I am glad that you are safe. |
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Post by Patter on Jul 9, 2016 16:30:56 GMT
Oh my word, that is awful! Now another reason I will never, ever get another crown. I have two, and that's enough for my lifetime. From now on, pull the tooth and leave me be. Ick!
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Post by Really Red on Jul 9, 2016 16:37:32 GMT
OH MY GOD! I have never!!! You seem very calm about this. And geez!! Wow. This one I will never forget. cmpeter you will ALWAYS be the Pea who Ate Her Crown. I swear I see the beginnings of a fun fairy tale. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 9, 2016 18:04:08 GMT
I did get the X-ray. And, yes the dentist said they would cover all the costs. It's worked its way into my digestive tract. The Dr's office wants me to try and find it and if I can't come back for another X-ray. It's so tiny. That just all seems unnecessary. I am certainly not scooping thru my poop to find it. So why exactly are they wanting you to find it? For peace of mind ? Or are they wanting to reuse it??   |
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Post by anniefb on Jul 9, 2016 18:44:35 GMT
Wow - another reason not to get a crown!
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 10, 2016 4:04:54 GMT
Ugh. I hope it passes quickly and without discomfort.
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 10, 2016 4:59:02 GMT
LOL! This was a replacement crown for one I got 15 years ago which chipped.
The nurses at the ER were hilarious. They all wanted to see my X-ray.
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I didn't know I had another thing to fear at the dentist!
I'm sorry that happened. I would get the x ray just to be safe.
