Anyone that have worn dentures for a few years most likely is aware that they can be damaged. Damaged dentures can be a headache. They can also be costly when it comes to trying to repair them.
Types of Denture Damage
Dentures can get damaged in a few ways, one way is by cracking. Yes, dentures can crack. A few things that could cause the dentures to crack are when they are bitten down on while eating something hard. Biting down on a piece of candy or crunching into an apple could cause dentures to crack.
When dentures are older they have the potential to crack easier. So what may make a pair of dentures crack after five years may not be what would have made them crack after one? Dropping dentures can also cause them to crack. Once the dentures are cracked make plans to take them to a professional for repair. Reasons to not sleep in dentures.
Mending Dentures
It is not highly recommended to attempt to work on the dentures at home. There are many at-home denture repair kits. Often these kits are not reliable, except for temporary use. Some of the kits may offer glue as mend all to the solution. The glue will permanently fix the dentures. Glue may ok for very temporary use only. When purchasing glue from a retailer, keep in mind that it will damage the acrylic material of the dentures. If the glue is used for an extended amount of time Professionals may use metal to put the dentures back together. If you are allergic to metal their are other options.
Dentures with Missing Teeth
Other types of denture damage are when a tooth falls out of the denture. This can easily be replaced to take the tooth and the dentures to a professional. The professional will add the tooth back into its proper place. If a tooth falls out and is missing this possibly could present a slight problem. Yes, a professional denture repairer can fix the denture, however, the colors may not exactly. The issue can be resolved by a little bleaching or coloring.
Damaged dentures can be sent away to a dental repair lab. Simply wrap the dentures and any teeth that have fallen out, in a sealed box. Then it off to a denture repair lab that you trust. In a lab work will be on the dentures in an experienced atmosphere. Dentures can be fixed in one business day and sent directly back to the customer.
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Please note that we do not accept Medicaid
Visit Us At
219 W. Colorado Ave. Ste. 206
Colorado Springs, CO 80903