{"id":332,"date":"2024-06-20T15:09:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delreydds.com\/blog\/?p=332"},"modified":"2024-07-18T15:09:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T15:09:25","slug":"are-broken-dentures-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delreydds.com\/blog\/are-broken-dentures-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Broken Dentures a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For some people it can be hard to ask for help. Whether they\u2019re shy, embarrassed, or simply don\u2019t want to impose, they would rather suffer in silence than speak up in their time of need. Unfortunately, this can make their problems go from bad to worse, or at very least prolong their discomfort longer than they should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to dentures<\/a>, you may be under the impression that because they are \u201cfalse teeth\u201d that they aren\u2019t as important as real teeth, and thus a denture-related emergency<\/a> isn\u2019t as important as one that involves natural teeth, but that\u2019s simply not true. Here\u2019s why if you wear dentures you shouldn\u2019t hesitate to ask your dentist for urgent help if they become damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentures are prosthetic devices that are used to replace missing teeth. They can come in full or partial sets, depending on how many teeth you need to replace. Your dentures are an important device because they allow you to speak and chew properly. Without your dentures, you can struggle to eat a healthy diet, and run the risk of malnutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Dentures Break?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentures can break for many reasons. The teeth or \u201ccrowns\u201d can crack or fall out if dropped, or if you bite into something you shouldn\u2019t, such as packaging or your fingernails. Another way dentures can get damaged is if they dry out because they weren\u2019t soaked overnight. They can even become warped with time, causing them to stop fitting you properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can My Dentures Be Fixed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While whether your dentures can be repaired depends on the type and severity of the damage, there are certain issues that can sometimes be fixed and others that cannot. If your dentures have a broken crown, this can usually be replaced, and an improper fit can sometimes be corrected with a process called relining. But for dentures that are cracked or warped, it is often best to just replace them as these problems are generally not fixable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, if you notice any damage to your dentures, it is imperative that you visit your dentist as soon as possible before problems worsen. They will be able to determine whether your dentures can be fixed or if it\u2019s time to replace them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Prevent Denture Damage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While not every accident is preventable, reducing your risk of accidental damage is easy. Here are a few steps you can take to help keep them safe for as long as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n