When dentures are accidentally swallowed, it is best to visit a gastroenterologist for a checkup in order to prevent the digestive tract from being scratched or blocked.
In general, as long as the dentures do not have sharp surfaces and will not scratch the digestive tract, they can actually be left untreated, and the dentures can be discharged from the body on their own with the peristaltic movement of the digestive tract.
However, some dentures may have sharp surfaces and have the risk of scratching the digestive tract, or the dentures are large in size and obstruct the digestive tract, or the dentures are very expensive and there is a great need to recycle the dentures, it is recommended to go to the Gastroenterology Department for an endoscopy, on the one hand, to check whether the digestive tract is damaged or not, and on the other hand, you can clip out the dentures for recycling and use.
When dentures are accidentally swallowed there is usually no fatal injury, in order to avoid unnecessary damage, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, with the help of targeted treatment or therapy.