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Expert: Tony Appleton BDS DPDS - 9/23/2007


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Hello, Dr.

I would like to know if swallowing poligrip will be dangerous to my body. I don't want to swallow it, but it happens.

It also is very very hard to get off my gums. What is a good way to remove poligrip from your gums?  

Thank you for the answers.  Nann

Answer
Hi Nannette

Poligrip won't harm you should you swallow any, although obviously you should aim not to!

I'm afraid it is a bit of a nuisance to remove from your gums - but then again it's function is to act as an adhesive!

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Tony Appleton

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Tony Appleton BDS DPDS

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I am an experienced general dental practitioner in private dental practice. I have worked for the past 25 or so years in the UK, and own a busy practice in Stratford upon Avon, Stratford Dental. From early 2012 my wife and I moved to Canberra, Australia, where I have taken up the position of Lead Dentist in a large city-centre practice. I will happily answer questions related to general practice, and have interests in endodontics (root canal), dental implants, CEREC/E4D cad-cam dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.

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I have been a general dental practitioner for over 25 years, working initially under the NHS, but since 2001 have been solely in private practice. I run a busy practice with my wife, Lisa, who is also a dentist. I have also been closely involved in the training of young dentists, and have lectured to dentists on a variety of subjects, both clinical and managerial, related to general dental practice.

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Church Street Dental Practice

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BDS Sheffield 1986 DPDS Bristol 2001

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