Thirty years ago HG had life saving surgery for throat cancer (this followed 50 years of cigarette smoking). Post-surgery there were weeks of radiation. The radiation had a destructive effect on HG’s gums and all teeth had to be pulled. Dentures were provided by a skilled Dentist in Vancouver B.C., enabling HG to eat steak, corn on the cob, etc. With the passage of time, these dentures were ill fitting and inefficient. It was time for major reconstruction. So, it was off to a dental specialist for an hour of fitting and recasting with new molds sent to a lab for finishing work. This has left HG toothless for almost four days surviving on soups, yogurt, ice cream, maple syrup, coffee and wine. Absence of teeth did not impair usual routine of pre-dinner Negronis and after dinner Jack Daniels whiskey. (BSK’s savory “green soup” was very comforting for lunch and dinner). Will get new dentures tomorrow HG will smile.
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