How to Fix Dentures
Dentures are an important asset to the older generation. These allow older individuals to smile and eat properly. Although dentures are becoming less popular with all the new treatments being done by dentists, it is still vital for those who have dentures to know how to fix them. It is still advisable to visit your dentist in the event of broken dentures, but to avoid going toothless in public, there are easy solutions.
Things You’ll Need:
- Denture repair kit
- Crazy glue
- Fix a chipped tooth by using Crazy Glue. This will temporarily fix the problem, but a trip to the dentist is still needed. Simply place a small dot of glue on either side of the break and press together for approximately two minutes. When the glue is completely dry, they are safe to be placed back into your mouth.
- Repair your dentures when the body is broken. This means that the dentures are in two halves and Crazy Glue can be used. The fix can be tough because the glue may not necessary hold as well. Place glue across the break on one side and press each piece together. Line up the edges of the two pieces and hold them in place for approximately two minutes. Take two heavy books and set the dentures in between. This will hold the dentures in place.
- Buy a denture repair kit. If the thought of Crazy Glue doesn’t sound appealing, these repair kits are able to fix the most common breakage points in dentures. Denture repair kits are able to fix cracked bodies or teeth and missing teeth. Most repair kits will have replacements for any tooth.
- Visit your dentist. When the dentures are deemed unfixable by you or a professional fixing the dentures is the route you would like to take, and then take your broken dentures to the dentist. He or she will be able to assess the problem in more detail and be able to fix your dentures with a permanent solution.