Man's Four Teeth Knocked Out During ICU Emergency Treatment

A man named Tor shared his extraordinary survival story from Nakhon Phanom Hospital, where he spent five nights in the ICU with multi-organ failure and was given only a 10% chance of survival. His family was advised to prepare for the worst, but against all odds, he regained consciousness and recovered miraculously. Upon waking, he noticed something felt wrong in his mouth—his four upper front teeth were broken and loose. His family explained that during intubation, when his vital signs became unstable, doctors had to apply force to insert a breathing tube, which inadvertently damaged his teeth.

When he first returned home three days into recovery, he coughed forcefully while eating and one tooth dislodged, which he showed his nurse. The doctor warned him that while it's rare for a tooth to exit the lungs through coughing, it was possible. Surprisingly, when he consulted the doctor before the planned endoscopic procedure, he discovered one tooth had actually already come out during that cough. X-rays confirmed there was nothing left in his lungs.

Facing the damage to his teeth, he used an old clear retainer to stabilize the loose teeth by pushing it on gently but firmly. To his amazement, the teeth realigned perfectly into their grooves, and his smile was restored. For his missing lower teeth, he quickly got a private dental implant and was soon able to smile broadly again. He concluded his post by asking the public three questions: whether this constitutes medical malpractice entitling him to continued treatment rights, how long it takes for government hospitals to provide dental implants, and for recommendations for good but affordable dental clinics. He also expressed gratitude for his recovery, noting that four teeth were a small price for his life, and emphasized accepting reality with peace of mind.