How To Repair Broken Dentures? - Options To Consider
Dentures can give many of us a fresh start. We can smile again without feeling insecure. We can speak and eat without worrying.
So, when a denture breaks, it can be a big deal. They need to be repaired immediately but how do you do this? We at the Denture Care Group for the Sunshine Coast are here to help. We’ve put together a complete guide covering everything you need to know about repairing dentures.
CAN I REPAIR MY DENTURES RATHER THAN GET NEW ONES?
You can definitely get your dentures repaired instead of forking out for entirely new ones. Most breaks are easy to repair and won’t require a new fitting for fresh dentures. However, bigger and more complex breaks might be cause for concern.
By visiting our practice, they can investigate and make the decision of whether the dentures need to be repaired or replaced entirely.
IN WHAT CASES CAN BROKEN DENTURES BE REPAIRED?
Most dentures breaks can be repaired. Some may require a more complex fix while others are simple enough to be fixed on the same day.
These issues and breaks can be repaired:
- A chipped tooth
- A crack or chip in the pink gum acrylic
- A broken metal clip
- Cracking or fracture in complete dentures
- Dentures broken in half (provided they fit perfectly back together)
- Denture relining
CAN YOU FIX A BROKEN DENTURE BY YOURSELF?
It’s important to always contact your dentist or dental technician first, this is important as any home attempts to repair a denture yourself could prevent the professionals from repairing the denture.
Household glue is not designed for oral consumption or internal use, meaning that using glue could lead to sickness or problems in your mouth. Most household glues can also cause damage or even destroy the materials in dentures, as well as causing slight bumps over the denture that can cause a lot of discomfort.
If you have a spare set of dentures wear those until you are able to have your dentures fixed at a dental clinic.
SHOULD IT BE AN EMERGENCY THAT MY DENTURE IS BROKEN?
Just like a knocked-out tooth or damaged gum, a broken denture absolutely counts as a dental emergency. It should be dealt with as soon as possible because it can impact your ability to talk, eat, and live comfortably.
Get in touch with your dentist immediately if your denture breaks or contact us for more advice.
