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'I had practically all my teeth removed but my dentures don't fit so I can barely eat'

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Vincent
Published date21 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
Annette, 55, from Epping, was left with one molar, two front teeth, and dentures which she cannot bite with. It has left her unable to eat properly for more than a year, as reported by Essex Live

She said: "They look great for photos and smiling, but I cannot chew, I cannot bite. I can only have very soft things, and that's when I get home in the evening and take off my dentures. I am left to eat with my gums, which of course makes them sore."

During the initial denture fitting, Annette found it did not properly align with her gums. Despite subsequent attempts with new dentures, it wasn't until the third set that she found one that fit, even though it was still not suitable for eating.

She added: "And I've had to pay £300 for each set of dentures! With all the money that I spent, I could have bought implants. But now, I cannot afford that."

Since her teeth extraction, Annette has suffered from significant weight loss. Now, doctors suspect pancreatic insufficiency, as she is not absorbing the vitamins she needs.

Annette previously had appointments with the dentist who proposed the procedure, and she completely trusted her. Despite her long-standing fear of dentists, Annette said this was the first one who administered a local anaesthetic injection without causing any pain.

She added: "All my life, I had to have someone hold me down in the dentist chair for me to bear it! So, I thought this dentist was a miracle, having even left her a positive review on Google; I fully trusted her judgement."

Afterwards, Annette began questioning her dentist's decision upon realising she did not conduct any X-rays. Unfortunately, before she could voice her concerns, the dentist had already left the...

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