Hello everyone,
Once again I find myself turning to my fellow TPers for advice.
Eleven days ago the nursing home my Dad is in told me that they had lost his top denture. After an extensive search they were not found. The problem is they don't seem to have any urgency to do anything about it. I visit most days and when I ask it's a case of they are going to do something about it, but when I ask what usually happens in these cases they say it's never happened before, which I find incredible.
One of the few pleasures in life Dad has now is to enjoy his food. I have started to make a fuss as I think it's gone on for long enough. Dad cannot leave the home it would unsettle him, so unable to visit dentist/clinics etc. I am going to phone my own dentist later today see if he can suggest anything. Dad doesn't have a local dentist and i think his current dentures must be at least 8 years old.
The thought of him having to have new dentures is a real worry as I don't know if he'll tolerate being examined and then getting used to probably tighter fitting teeth.
The staff in Dads home are really lovely and I find myself torn once again between not wanting to create a huge fuss but I've got to watch out for my dad.
Anyone else had a similar thing happen. I'd really appreciate any advice, or maybe a kick up the you know what!
Jane
Once again I find myself turning to my fellow TPers for advice.
Eleven days ago the nursing home my Dad is in told me that they had lost his top denture. After an extensive search they were not found. The problem is they don't seem to have any urgency to do anything about it. I visit most days and when I ask it's a case of they are going to do something about it, but when I ask what usually happens in these cases they say it's never happened before, which I find incredible.
One of the few pleasures in life Dad has now is to enjoy his food. I have started to make a fuss as I think it's gone on for long enough. Dad cannot leave the home it would unsettle him, so unable to visit dentist/clinics etc. I am going to phone my own dentist later today see if he can suggest anything. Dad doesn't have a local dentist and i think his current dentures must be at least 8 years old.
The thought of him having to have new dentures is a real worry as I don't know if he'll tolerate being examined and then getting used to probably tighter fitting teeth.
The staff in Dads home are really lovely and I find myself torn once again between not wanting to create a huge fuss but I've got to watch out for my dad.
Anyone else had a similar thing happen. I'd really appreciate any advice, or maybe a kick up the you know what!
Jane