sliver of bone stuck down gum in mouth

[rho33]

A sliver of bone has lodged itself down my gum in back molars after eating chicken. I can feel the very tip of it but cannot dislodge it. Any suggestions. Will it come out of its own accord?
cheers

[rho33]

Thanks for your advice
I realised later that the piece of bone has cracked the tooth. i have a dental appointment in a few days and am trying to keep it very clean till then..
cheers
Rhonda

[Gellia]

Hi,
Try starting to rinse with warm salt water (1/4tsp to 8oz warm water).  This will help reduce any swelling around the fragment and make it easier to dislodge.  If this doesn't work in a day or so, get to the dentist and let him remove it.  You can get a nasty infection if you don't.

Good luck.  Hope the warm salt water takes care if it for you.

Best to you,
Gellia