Denture Repair

Dental Prosthetics Repair

Denture Repair Overview

In many cases broken dentures can be repaired rather than replace. When a person who wares dentures has a cracked tooth or the dentures snaps in half they can have their dentures repaired. In general there are two types of denture prosthetics. When a person have the most of the teeth healthy and in good working order they only require a partial denture for the missing teeth. In cases when a person has no healthy or strong teeth left in the mouth, a dentist would send an order to the lab for a full denture to be made which will replace all the teeth in the bite. The making of denture prosthetics is not always a straight forward process as it requires three to five visits to the dentist. The good thing is that most of the acrylic denture prosthetics are available on the National Health Service and usually last for over 20 years and in most cases they can be repaired if break. Most denture repairs can be done within an hour but sometimes depending on the damage and the lab, it could take a few days. Some people try to fix their dentures at home, but we would advice you to take it to your local dental laboratory where a professional dental technician will perform a permanent long lasting repair on your denture.

Denture Treatment

When a person requires a new dentures they should make an appointment with their dentist and not come directly to the dental laboratory. Typically it takes 3 to 5 dental visits depending on each individual case requirements. Usually the dentist will make an x-ray picture of your mouth, which will help to see the state of the jaw, gums and teeth and determine what will work is required. On your second visit, the dentist will usually take an impression of your mouth and send it to the dental lab for casting a model of your bite. That will help to ensure a proper fitting for your new dentures when is done. Your third visit will be for trying in your denture and the dentist will ensure that it will fit properly in your mouth and make a minor adjustments if needed if you have any chewing or biting problems. When the denture feels comfortable in your mouth you will have a testing period before you make your next appointment. A few weeks after the denture has been fitted the dentist will check up if the denture has been fit up correctly and it does not give you any trouble or discomfort. The dentist will also wants to see how you are doing and review the cleaning and care process for your new denture. If you are having a problem chewing, biting or any discomfort, the dentist will try to fix the problem. If the problem remains then the denture will be send back to the dental laboratory for adjustments.

When Do I Need Denture Repair?

Dentures last longer if you take a good care of them. The dentures life span depends on the quality of the care you put in to them. They need to be cleaned regularly and handled with care. It will save you the need of visiting the dentist and more money for denture repair. Dentures are not made to last for live but with a good care you will be able to avoid more frequent visits to the dentist or your local dental technician laboratory.

If an accident occur you will need to make an appointment with your dentist or you can check for a dental dental laboratory laboratory in your local area where the denture can be fixed usually while you wait. It may be cheaper to take your denture to the dental laboratory directly which in effect means avoiding the middle man cost which in this case is the dentist.

Denture Repair Strength

The strength and durability of your denture will depend on how you look after it. They will last longer if well looked after. Using a special denture solution or even just water to clean the dentures over night will help to keep them clean and in good condition. Dentures cannot be repaired again and again indefinitely. If the denture brakes or cracks over an over again you will probably require to replace them with a new one. A good set of dentures will make a huge difference in your life.

K&S Dental Laboratory offers a `While You Wait` denture repair service in cases where it is possible. Call us now to make an appointment. We are here to help.

Denture Repair – cracked or broken dentures

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