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Denture Repair After Dropping Dentures
All denture wearers know how terrifying it can be to drop them on the floor, sink, or another surface. After all, dentures are breakable and cost quite a bit of money because they are designed to fit your mouth and no one else’s. Fortunately, many dental offices repair dentures. Here are some details on what type of damage can happen to your dentures and what to do and not do when you drop them.
Typical types of denture damage
The most common types of denture damage include cracking and chipping. Fortunately, damage like this is usually simple to detect so the dentures can be mended at a dentist’s office. Yet, without proper repairs, damaged dentures may cause damage to a wearer’s gums and other oral tissue. For example, if the base of a pair of dentures becomes damaged and the owner wears them, they may result in damage to the gums. Therefore, it is always important to repair damaged dentures as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of the damage, the time it may take to repair dentures may vary from a few hours to a day or more.
What to do for denture repair right away
Repairs should always be performed by dental professionals experienced with repairing dentures. The average person with little to no skill regarding denture repairs should never attempt to fix them on their own. However, there are a few things that should be done right away to prevent the damage from spreading.
- Pick up any pieces that broke off, including bits of wiring
- While damaged dentures are being repaired, use dental wax to help protect gums against uncomfortable clasps. Dental wax helps prevent gums from becoming irritated
- Remove damaged dentures and avoid wearing them until repaired. Instead, soak them or store them in a storage case until the dentures are dropped off at the office for repair
What not to do
Damaged dentures are always inconvenient, and sometimes dentures break at such inopportune times that people may stress out and panic about what to do. After all, many denture wearers may shudder at the thought of going a day without their dentures. Regardless, there are a few things denture wearers should never do when their dentures are damaged. For starters, always avoid fixing dentures with store-bought adhesives or home repair kits. Using home repair kits may result in further denture damage. Additionally, many store-bought adhesives contain harmful chemicals that may cause health problems down the road.
Repair your dentures
There is no denying that accidents happen all the time and dentures are no exception. From dropping dentures on the floor or in the sink or eating something that causes part of the dentures to crack, denture wearers know all too well that damages may happen anytime and anywhere. By knowing what to do and what not to do immediately after the damage occurs, you can help prevent further damage and ensure your dentures are repaired more quickly.
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Randal Elloway, DABOI, FAAID
Dr. Elloway has a Bachelor’s in Biology from La Sierra University and a DDS from Loma Linda University, and brings over 30 years of dental experience to his practice in Red Bluff. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Northern California Dental Society. Dr. Elloway is committed to continuous learning and compassionate care, and volunteers internationally to help needy patients.