A British man nearly lost his life after a piece of popcorn got stuck in his teeth. Adam Martin, 41, developed a life-threatening infection and had to undergo an open heart surgery after trying to dislodge the popcorn out of his teeth using a number of tools. The kernel got stuck in his back tooth in September.

According to a report in The Daily Mail, Martin had a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth for three days. He used a pen lid, toothpick, piece of wire and a metal nail as well to get it out but in vain. Moreover, it led to a gum infection which spread into his heart.