Many patients with dentures will need denture repair, possibly several times throughout their lifetime. A person could need dentures for several reasons. You could have a full set of dentures or a partial set, and either one may require repair. Dentures are necessary and a very economical option for missing one or multiple teeth. They are very easy to clean, adaptable, and help restore your smile and confidence very easily.

Why would my dentures need repairing?

There are many reasons a patient may require denture repair. They have been cracked or completely broken in half, which would need immediate repair, or they may feel uncomfortable in the patient's mouth. Flexible material on the dentures can sometimes loosen and cause the dentures to shift inside the patient's mouth.

This type of repair is considered a relining, and the other, where a crack or complete break is involved, is called rebasing. The dentist will need to take a new impression of the patient's mouth for a relining. They will file down the dentures and secure them to the new impression, and once it is dry, the patient can be on their way. 

A rebasing can sometimes take a little longer. This process is much more extensive. The entire base needs to be replaced if the teeth are still in good shape, but the base is cracked or broken. A rebasing could take a few weeks, depending on where it is done. The dentist will give you a temporary pair of dentures if this type of damage happens. 

Can you fix dentures yourself?

Although individuals can purchase at-home denture repair kits, it is not recommended. If dentures do not fit properly, it will cause further complications. When dentures rub and slip around in the mouth, sores develop, and these sores are painful and can sometimes cause infection. Patients should always seek out professional help when this needs to be done. At-home kits will not provide perfect results even if they follow the directions accurately. 

The good thing is that almost all dentures can be repaired. This is always better than needing to buy a brand-new complete set of dentures. Every dental office is different, and the dentures could take a few days or a few weeks. This may all depend on where the dentist fixes them. They could do the repairs in-house or send them to an outside lab. 

Consult your dentist

If you wear dentures and feel they need to be repaired, be sure to contact your dentist immediately. You don’t want oral health issues to develop because your dentures aren’t feeling comfortable in your mouth anymore. Your dentist is there to answer any questions you have, and they are your best source when you have questions about the quality of your dentures. 

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