Do My Broken Dentures Count As a Dental Emergency?

Modern dentures are remarkably sophisticated. They’re capable of replacing a mouth full of teeth with just a single procedure, and offer such incredible realism that it can be easy to forget that they aren’t your actual teeth.

This can make it pretty jarring when your prosthetic breaks. This can easily feel like a little bit of an emergency, so if you’re curious about how you should proceed, here’s what you ought to know about how to handle this situation.

Are Broken Dentures a Dental Emergency?

People who have dentures depend on them for everything that they would use their ordinary teeth for, form talking to eating. This means that losing them is equivalent to suddenly losing all of your teeth at once!

Having your dentures break absolutely qualifies as a dental emergency, one that needs urgent attention from a professional.

What Do I Do If My Dentures Break?

The first thing you should do if your dentures break is to take them out and put them somewhere for safekeeping. While keeping your dentures in makes them easier to keep a hold of, it also increases your odds of accidentally damaging them further.

Once your dentures are secure, you should call your dentist immediately. They’ll be able to set up an emergency appointment for you, often within the same day depending on when you call.

Until they can see you, you can wear a spare set of dentures if you have them. If not, you may have to go without for a few hours until your appointment.

Should I Try to Repair My Dentures Myself?

The answer is no; it’s never a good idea to try to repair your dentures yourself. Getting the fit of your prosthetic is just right is virtually impossible on your own, so you’re unlikely to make yourself a set of dentures you’d be happy to wear on a daily basis.

Worse, you can very easily damage your prosthetic even worse, making eventual repairs much more difficult than they would be otherwise. If you want to save yourself a lot of money and pain in the long run, you should leave the repairs up to the professionals.

About Our Practice

At Whitinsville Family Dentistry, we’re proud to stand by the work that we do. When we meet our patients, we make it a point to get to know their individual needs so that we can craft them prosthetics perfect for them. This means that we can guarantee our tooth replacements to be not only incredibly reliable, but to stand up to years and years of pressure. Whether you want your dentures to last, to feel secure, or to look fantastic, we can promise that we’ve got you covered.

If you have any questions about dentures, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (508) 234-8107.