At the age of 16, I had to have all my teeth extracted due to pyorrhea, and that's when I got my full denture. Wearing it made me feel secure and confident about my appearance. It's been two years since the passing of the man who used to catch when my denture slipped. His sister-in-law informed me that he suffered a heart attack. Even though we had been out of touch for decades, he was a supportive friend when my family and I moved to the city. I am grateful for the kindness he showed me.