Broken Dentures
Denture wearers know how uncomfortable having a cracked or broken denture is. Not only will it make your daily routine, such as eating and speaking, very challenging, but it can also be embarrassing if you cannot wear your dentures.
Even though dentures are made of sturdy materials, they are not indestructible. They can break anytime, anywhere – sometimes, at the worst possible moment. Though having a broken denture is not a severe emergency, you still need your dentures to be fixed quickly and well.
If you have a broken denture, schedule an appointment at Thornton Dental for a comprehensive and reliable repair.
Common Causes of Broken Dentures
Knowing the main reasons dentures break can help prevent those kinds of incidents.
Wear and tear – if you have used your dentures for decades already, they surely have undergone countless chewing cycles and daily wear. Other factors that can wear down your denture include consuming hot, cold, and acidic foods.
Ill-fitting dentures – If your denture doesn’t fit properly, it may move around your mouth, resulting in stress and pressure points and cracking or breaking.
Accidental or incidental breakage – sometimes, no matter how carefully you protect your dentures, an accident can cause them to break anyway. Accidental damage is one of the most common causes of broken dentures.
Visit your Thornton dentist to learn about maintaining and caring for dentures, as well as the do’s and don’ts in case they get damaged.
What To Do If Your Denture Breaks
Some denture wearers are tempted to fix or repair their broken appliances themselves. However, dental professionals highly discourage this. Dentists and dental technicians are the only professionals with the knowledge and abilities to precisely and correctly repair faulty dentures.
Suppose a denture is repaired incorrectly using over-the-counter repair kits or industrial glue. In that case, a dental professional can’t easily repair it and must replace it with a new one. Thus, seeing your dentist rather than fixing the denture yourself is advisable.
- Depending on the damage, a mould of your mouth may be sent out to have a dental technician make a new denture.
- If the denture is not severely damaged, the dentist can repair it immediately.
- If you notice minor issues with your denture, see your dentist as soon as possible.
Denture Repair at Thornton Dental
Thornton Dental offers the Same Day Dental Emergency Appointments!
We provide same-day appointments for dental emergency cases and comprehensive care for almost any dental emergency. Our experienced and responsive dental team provides treatment in a caring and compassionate manner.
Call us on (02) 4966 2996 or book your appointment online today!
Visit us at Thornton Shopping Centre, Shop 30/1 Taylor Ave in Thornton.