57-year-old woman, Tobye Spencer, extracted her own tooth with pliers due to lack of available dentist appointments.

57-year-old woman, Tobye Spencer, resorted to extracting her own tooth with pliers after failing to secure a dentist appointment despite contacting over 100 clinics, both private and NHS. Spencer suffered dental health issues due to recurrent vomiting from pancreatitis, leading to the loss of most of her teeth. Despite her ongoing need for dentures, she still hasn't found a dental practice willing to accept her as a patient.

May 15, 2024
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