01/12/2025
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Most people panic when a tooth slips down the throat, but the body reacts with automatic precision. The airway seals, the tongue pushes back, and the throat muscles guide the tooth smoothly into the food pipe within seconds, just like any harmless object.
In the stomach, nothing dramatic happens. Even strong acid cannot break down enamel, so the tooth simply rests there like a tiny stone. When the stomach is ready, it quietly releases the tooth into the small intestine without causing discomfort.
The small intestine carries the tooth on a gentle conveyor belt of muscular waves. It doesn’t dissolve or get absorbed; it just travels effortlessly along the winding tube. By the time it reaches the large intestine, most of the journey is already done.
The large intestine moves slower, focused on absorbing water and forming stool. The tooth blends into that process and continues forward unnoticed. After a day or two, it reaches the re**um and is expelled naturally during a normal bowel movement.
Only broken, sharp, or metal-attached teeth change this calm journey. Pain, vomiting, or blood in the stool are red flags. But for a smooth intact tooth, the digestive system knows exactly what to do, and it completes the job quietly.