Denture Repair

Common Denture Problems We Fix

A hairline crack in the pink acrylic base. Often repaired in a single visit by bonding and reinforcing the crack.

Broken Denture (in Two Pieces)

It will be sent to the lab and repaired in 24 hours.

Lost Tooth

It will be sent to a lab for repair and returned in 24 hours.

Broken Clasp (Partial Denture)

Metal framework repairs typically take 2 weeks, as the metal has to be cast.

Ill-Fitting or Loose Denture

Usually solved with a reline (resurfacing the inside of the denture to match your current gums). Needed every few years as your jawbone changes.

How Denture Repair Works

1. Assessment. We examine the denture and determine the best repair.

1. Repairs (major breaks, reline) are sent to a dental lab, with turnaround typically 24-72 hours.

1. Fitting. Once repaired, we check the fit and adjust as needed.

Denture Repair Options

• Denture repair for most common issues

• Reline based on the type of denture

• New denture if the existing one is unrepairable

Do Not Do This to a Broken Denture

• Do not use super glue or household adhesives

• Do not try to smooth rough edges with a file

• Do not wear a broken denture if it cuts your gums

• Do not soak a broken denture in hot water

Avoiding Broken Dentures

• Always handle dentures over a towel or sink full of water

• Do not bite extremely hard foods (ice, bones, hard candies)

• Remove dentures at night and soak them

• Come in every 6-12 months for a checkup

• Get a reline when your denture starts feeling loose (every 2-5 years)