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What to Do When Your Dentures Break?

12/2/2018

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First, don’t panic. Although a broken denture can be frustrating and a bit disconcerting, keep in mind that it is a common occurrence. You are certainly not alone, according to the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, there will be around 37 ½ million people wearing full dentures by the year 2020.
 
If you’ve broken a denture, Berlanga Dentures is here to help. Our repairs are very reasonable, we take walk-in repairs, and we can fix your dentures even if you didn’t purchase them through us.
 
What NOT to do When Your Dentures Break
Often people will try to repair, or temporarily mend their dentures at home.  This is not a good idea, as you will make it impossible for your denturist to repair them.  Do Not:  super glue, sand, or try to fix the denture with a file or tool. These interventions will damage the surface of the denture which makes it non-repairable. You will have to purchase new dentures.
 
What to Do When Your Dentures Break
Check to see exactly what has broken on your dentures. There are a few different ways your dentures can break: a piece of the pink acrylic might fall off, the denture could break in half, or a tooth can break, crack or fall out.
 
Call Us! – If you’ve discovered you’ve broken your denture the first thing you need to do is call us (or stop into one of our three locations), explain the situation, and identify the portion of your denture that has broken.
 
Beware of Denture Repair Kits
You can sometimes find “denture repair kits” in your local drug store, which are intended for emergency repair, but we highly discourage this. Most of these kits include a bonding material, and some may also contain temporary replacement teeth. While they may claim to be able to fix cracks, they too could damage or alter the surface of your denture making it impossible to repair.
 
Call or Come See Us Right Away!
We will repair your dentures and make any adjustments needed to ensure that your teeth fit comfortably and are fully functional once again. Yes, we take Walk-in Repairs!
 
How to Avoid Broken Dentures
It is important for us to point out that prevention is a key part of avoiding repairs and replacements. Your dentures will last longer and stay damage-free if cared for correctly. Make sure you are keeping your dentures clean, brush them regularly, rinse well, and soak them overnight. (See our blog post on how to clean your dentures.) When brushing your dentures, fill the sink with water, so if you do drop them, they have a softer impact and are less likely to break.
 
When was the last time you saw a highly qualified denturist? If it has been awhile since you’ve given your smile the attention it deserves, it may be time to make an appointment. Contact us soon to set up an appointment at one of our convenient locations in Tacoma, Puyallup or Parkland, WA. Our denturists are experts in their fields and can ensure that you have comfortable, well-functioning, and natural looking dentures that last a lifetime.
8 Comments
Eli Richardson link
7/10/2019 07:11:01 am

Thanks for pointing out that denture repair kits could modify or damage the surface of the denture, making it harder to fix. My aunt accidentally dropped her denture, and a few teeth fell out. With no doubt, I will take her to a dentist and see if it can still be repaired.

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Randy Chorvack link
7/17/2019 07:44:22 am

I'm glad you said not to superglue or sand your dentures. My grandma tried to fix her own dentures once and it ended terribly. She ended up needing all new dentures. She is way more careful since that ordeal to take proper care of them.

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Hailey Miller link
2/18/2022 08:34:29 pm

It got me when you said that we must keep our dentures clean to avoid repairs and replacement. This is informative because my dentures got damaged after eating two apples a while ago. With this, I will look for a dentist later this afternoon who can do emergency denture repairs at an affordable rate.

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John Carston link
8/23/2022 10:45:05 pm

I like that you said that when you experience broken dentures, you should not panic for your safety. My father told me yesterday that he was planning to have dentures as he can't eat properly after losing his teeth, and he asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to consider. I appreciate you for the information about dentures, I'll tell him that it will be much better if we consult a trusted dentist as they can provide information about the procedure.

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Jessie Holloway link
9/23/2022 09:56:35 am

Thanks so much for talking about how to care properly for your dentures. My grandfather has been talking about getting dentures to help him continue to eat the foods he likes. He's been looking into how to clean and properly care for them so they last as long as they can.

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Victoria Addington link
11/16/2022 07:42:17 am

I liked how this post shared that denture repair kits are sometimes available in local drug stores. My friend told me that her denture needs repair. I should advise her to look for a dentist that specializes in
denture service.

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Olivia Smart link
11/30/2022 08:17:35 am

Thank you for explaining that you shouldn't try to superglue your dentures if they break. My sister was telling me that her dentures broke last night. I'll be sure to share this with her so she knows to call her dentist to see about getting them fixed.

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Jess link
1/25/2023 08:52:50 am

Thanks so much for talking about how bad of an idea it is to repair your dentures yourself. My grandfather wears dentures but they aren't fitting right anymore and we're not sure why. We've been looking into finding a nearby dentist that does dentures that we can go to get some help for my grandfather's teeth.

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