A horrifying situation unfolded for a 67 year old retired teacher who nearly lost his life after his false teeth got lodged in his throat.
Following a meal, the retired teacher noticed an unexpected denture obstruction in his throat while swallowing water to take his after-meal medication. Unaware initially that it was his decade-old lower denture that was causing the discomfort, he attempted to dislodge the obstruction by drinking more water. When that failed, he sought help from his wife and children. Upon noticing the absence of his false teeth, it was deduced that the missing lower denture was the cause of the obstruction.
Immediately, the retired teacher rushed to Tha Sala Hospital to get the stuck denture removed. After an X-ray examination and endoscopy, the medical team successfully removed the denture despite the procedure taking several hours….
