A care facility in Kildare contacted us about a gentleman who wasn't wearing his dentures any more. Staff assumed he simply didn't like them — but he had started losing weight and avoiding meals.
We attended within five days as part of a scheduled nursing home clinic day.
On examination the lower denture was very loose, due to gum shrinkage over time. He hadn't seen a dentist in over ten years.
We carried out a chairside soft reline on the day. Immediate improvement. He smiled afterwards and said, "that feels better already".
Two weeks later, staff confirmed he was eating properly again. It is very often a small adjustment that restores quality of life.
“We thought he just didn't want to wear them anymore. Once they were adjusted he was back eating normally. It's amazing how something small can affect someone so much.”— Care Assistant, Kildare
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