{"id":106,"date":"2021-03-11T01:27:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T01:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=106"},"modified":"2021-03-23T15:41:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T15:41:40","slug":"is-a-broken-denture-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/11\/is-a-broken-denture-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Broken Denture a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Thanks to modern dental materials and technology, dentures<\/a> are now more comfortable, lifelike and durable than ever before! However, they\u2019re not indestructible. If you accidentally drop them on a hard bathroom counter or bite down on a tough snack, you may find yourself with a broken denture. Just like with a broken tooth, damaged dentures are considered a dental emergency that needs to be treated right away to keep your smile healthy! Here\u2019s how to handle a broken denture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What to Do If Your Denture Breaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether an artificial tooth is chipped or the acrylic base is cracked, your first step should be to call your dentist. Even if the damage seems minor or if you\u2019re not sure if your situation counts as a dental emergency, give them a call right away! Your dentist will help you assess your situation over the phone to determine what steps you need to take next. Your dentist will likely instruct you not to wear your broken denture until you can reach their office. Doing so could damage it more, or worse, cause your mouth injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, your dentist may give you instructions on how to handle your dentures until you can come in for an appointment in a day or so. In other cases, they may recommend that you come in right away for emergency repairs. Even though dentures aren\u2019t \u201creal teeth,\u201d they play a critical role in eating, speaking, and enjoying your everyday life. Broken dentures could potentially harm your gums and jaw, so your dentist will want to see you right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Broken Dentures Be Repaired?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you come in for your appointment, your dentist will closely examine your dentures. They need to fully understand the type and extent of damage to determine how to best fix them. If a tooth has been chipped or cracked, they may be able to quickly restore it with dental bonding. In other cases, a simple readjustment can correct the issue. However, part or all of the denture may need to be replaced entirely if the damage is severe.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Keep Your Dentures from Breaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, you can typically expect your dentures to last for several years without any problems as long as you take care of them properly. A few important denture care tips to keep in mind include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n