Food stuck under gum line

Hi,

Sorry if this is a weird/dumb question. Earlier this evening I was eating pizza and noticed what appeared to be a small piece of oregano was stuck on my bottom front tooth. I brushed my teeth to remove it, but somehow during this process it got lodged beneath the gum line. I tried to remove it with floss, but it pushed it down more, so now it’s barely even visible.

My question is - will this go away on its own? Are the gums able to breakdown or dislodge it over time? Or would this risk a cavity or something if left alone?

Thanks in advance for any advice. If this is a dumb question, so sorry - dental things always put me on edge.

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