Help, dropped something down sink.

[CalvinHobbes]

An elderly relative has been visiting and somewhat embarrassed has told me they lifted the little drain cover out of the sink and dropped their teeth down! It was a small run of a few teeth. I need to get into the drain. How?c Do I need to remove it all? I have plumbing tools.

Edited December 9, 2021 by CalvinHobbes
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[joe90]

It should be in the trap, not sure what type you have, it’s behind the pillar holding up the basin.

[CalvinHobbes]

Thanks  I wonder if I could remove trap without having to take off everything else?

 

 

 

 

 

[joe90]

Depends how slim your fingers are, can be difficult to get in there, sometimes you can spin the pedestal out/around a bit but not  completely to give the basin some support. 

[CalvinHobbes]

I can wriggle it , it doesnt took screwed down, if I got it out of the way I could get at the trap 

Edited December 9, 2021 by CalvinHobbes

[ProDave]

Careful.  The pedestall might well be taking some of the weight of the basin.  Of you had an assistant who could take the weight while you pull the pedestall out and undo the trap that would be the easiest way.

[CalvinHobbes]

Got it!!! Thanks so much joe90 and pro Dave. One very relieved 84 year old in the house. Just going to get trap back in and gently put pedestal back.

[ProDave]

Well done.  Advise the owner to give them a good scrub before use.