Dental Surgery Nightmare Leaves Welsh Mother Unable to Eat

UK: A botched dental operation has left a mother from Wales in a dire situation, unable to eat solid food and struggling with severe weight loss. This story, originally reported by Emilia Randall for The Mirror, highlights the devastating consequences of a dental procedure gone wrong.

Failed Denture Surgery Leads to Ongoing Pain

Samantha Morgan, 32, from Ebbw Vale, Wales, underwent surgery at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport in November 2022 to replace her teeth with dentures. The operation was intended to address dental issues resulting from years of domestic violence. However, the procedure left her completely toothless and in constant pain.

“I woke up and I didn’t have any teeth,” Ms. Morgan told The Mirror. “They told me that it was not possible to put them in at that moment in time, and I would have to wait six months.”

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Painful Complications and Dietary Restrictions

The failed surgery resulted in Ms. Morgan’s weakened jaw shattering during the procedure, leaving painful bone shards in her gums. This has made eating extremely difficult and painful.

“If you walk past a thorn bush and get stabbed by a thorn – it’s almost like them inside my jaw,” she explained. “So every time I put a bit of pressure down, it feels like I’ve got hundreds of little needles inside my jaw. It’s just really agonising.”

Severe Weight Loss and Nutritional Concerns

As a result of her inability to eat solid foods, Ms. Morgan’s weight plummeted to just five stone. While she has regained some weight, she is still living on a severely restricted diet of mostly milkshakes, consuming only about 900 calories per day.

“My dietitian has said that that’s not enough to sustain me, unless I was to be drinking a smoothie 24-7,” Ms. Morgan stated. “I’ve got malnourishment problems.”

Social and Emotional Impact

The physical toll of the failed surgery has been compounded by social stigma and emotional distress. Ms. Morgan reported that people often assume she is a drug addict due to her appearance, and she has been subjected to cruel taunts.

“People look at me funny and shout horrible things like gummy bears,” she said. “I don’t have any energy to do anything, I don’t have any quality of living.”

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Seeking Solutions Abroad

In a desperate attempt to address her dental issues, Ms. Morgan is now trying to raise £6,100 for dental work in Turkey. She hopes this will allow her to regain her ability to eat and improve her quality of life.

Health Board Response

A spokesman for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, which manages the Royal Gwent Hospital, stated: “It would be inappropriate to comment on individual cases. We’re very sorry to hear of Miss Morgan’s experience and would urge her to contact us directly so that we can discuss her treatment and any concerns she may have regarding our services.”

This distressing case highlights the potential risks of dental procedures and the devastating impact they can have on patients’ lives when things go wrong. It also raises questions about patient care and follow-up in complex dental cases.

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