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Expert: Tony Appleton BDS DPDS - 6/7/2007


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I had a 4 tooth temporary bridge in my mouth.  While eating I noticed that it was gone and I had swallowed it.  It has been 3 hours and I have no physical discomfort at this point.  Should I be alarmed?  Will it pass naturally?  Will it dissolve before it passes?

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Hi Jackie

Don't worry - the bridge will probably just pass through giving you no discomfort at all. Yes, the bridge will be attacked by your digestive enzymes - but as to how much of it will remain I have absolutely no idea!

You don't need to be alarmed at all.

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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.

Experience

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

Stratford Dental

Modern Dentistry

British Dental Association



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British Dental Journal

Cancer Treatment Reviews



Education/Credentials
BDS Sheffield 1986 DPDS Bristol 2001

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