{
  "id": 13868855,
  "title": "Patient spends two hours having DIY dental silicone removed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/patient-spends-two-hours-having-diy-dental-silicone-removed",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-12T03:42:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2026/10/12/patient-spends-two-hours-having-diy-dental-silicone-removed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Thai dental clinic has issued a warning after a patient spent two hours attempting to remove a DIY silicone product from their teeth. Cotton Dental Clinic warned the public to avoid purchasing dental products online without professional guidance, as improper use of such items can cause harm. The patient, who previously used a silicone bite guard for teeth grinding, bought online materials and failed to remove them on their own. The hard, sticky silicone material stuck around their teeth, preventing normal speech, eating, and mouth function. Unable to resolve the issue, the patient visited the clinic at noon and had the material removed after two hours due to its firm and adherent nature. Post-treatment, the surrounding tissue appeared red and irritated, signaling potential complications from the unsuitable product. The clinic emphasized the importance of consulting a dentist for oral health concerns and applauded the patient for sharing their experience to prevent similar incidents.",
  "summary": "A Thai dental clinic has issued a warning after a patient was unable to remove hardened silicone purchased online and used at home to address teeth grinding. Cotton Dental Clinic shared the case on social media as a cautionary example, saying the patient arrived at the clinic unable to speak, eat or use their mouth […] The post Patient spends two hours having DIY dental silicone removed appeared…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}