Chennai woman accidentally swallows artificial tooth with water, dies

In a freak incident, the 43-year-old died days after she swallowed one of her three artificial teeth while drinking water. Police said a case has been registered.

A Chennai woman died last week after she mistakenly swallowed her artificial tooth while drinking water. As per a report, 43-year-old S Rajalakshmi of Valasaravakkam swallowed one of her three artificial teeth while she was drinking water on July 4. Rajalakshmi was taken to a hospital after she complained of dizziness and nausea, a Times of India report stated.