On 12/25/2010 1:18 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> Don't put it back in. You might swallow it while eating. While it
> will survive the stomach-intestinal route, and unless you're
> *really* desperate, you'd have to get refitted/remade which would
> cost a lot more.
>
> I've swallowed a temp cap. I don't know exactly when, but I
> noticed it was missing right as I was finishing dinner. The
> dentist says it happens "more than you'd think".
>
> Just chew on the other side of your mouth.

I'm not putting it back in. I have some wax to cover the nerve. But I
can't chew on the other side. That side is being modified by the braces
and is in a lot of pain. I might just have to forgo a lot of yummy
Christmas dinner tomorrow.