What Happens if I Swallowed a Piece of Crown That Broke on a Tooth?

It is a fairly common occurrence for a patient to chip and swallow a portion of an older crown.  Do not be alarmed as you should pass it within a few days without even noticing it.  You will need to see your dentist to have the crown evaluated and potentially replace it.  Good luck.  

The piece that you swallowed should pass out.  Contact your dentist to take a look at the crown.  The crown will most likely need to be replaced.  Best, Dr. Elizabeth Jahanian

Chances are the piece of the crown will pass  with out a problem, it  can take a day or two. It will be best to go to your dentist to make sure the remaining is safe and your tooth is fine. Keep in mind more pieces might broke off, because what is left is not intact anymore.

This is something that happens fairly often and frequently people don't even notice that anything is wrong. In fact, sometimes entire crowns are swallowed without a problem. You should check with your dentist soon though, since the crown may have a sharp edge or need replacement.

Usually a small piece of a crown will "pass through" within a few days, completely unnoticed. You should contact your dentist to evaluate the size of the missing piece, and to find out what you need to do now.  It is difficult to repair a crown with any long-term success, so a new crown may be in order.  Good Luck!