It happens to almost every denture wearer that a denture breaks, cracks or a tooth comes loose. In that moment you may panic and it may be tempting to reach for a super glue you have at home or reach for a repair kit to fix it yourself. But at Christina Brinda DDS in North Canton, we strongly advise against this. As a dentist who specializes in dentures, Dr. Christina Brinda and her team want to explain exactly why attempting a Do It Yourself DIY denture repair is a bad idea and why professional help is always the safest and most effective solution.
Risk of Permanent Damage to Your Dentures
Wrong Materials
Household glues (i.e. super glue) are toxic, not biocompatible, and can actually damage the acrylic material of your dentures. They create a weak bond that will quickly break again, often in a worse spot.
Improper Alignment
Without the specialized tools and expertise of a dentist for dentures, it’s nearly impossible to correctly align the broken pieces. Even a millimeter off can compromise the fit of your entire denture.
Making it Not Repairable
A botched home repair can make it impossible for a professional to fix your dentures, forcing you to get a completely new set, which is far more costly and time consuming
Harm to Your Oral Health
Oral Irritation and Infection
Broken dentures often have sharp edges that can cut or irritate your gums. When you try to fix them yourself, you might leave rough spots or use toxic adhesives that cause further irritation, inflammation and even serious infections.
Chemical Exposure
Household glues contain chemicals that are not safe for your mouth. They can cause chemical burns, allergic reactions and are not meant for ingestion.
Changes to Your Bite
An incorrectly repaired denture can alter your bite, leading to jaw pain, headaches, difficulty chewing, and even damage to any remaining natural teeth.
Affects the Longevity and Functionality
Weakened Structure
Do It Yourself repairs do not restore the original strength of the denture. The repaired area will be significantly weaker and prone to breaking again. Usually the dentures break at the same spot or even a new fracture point.
Compromised Fit
A denture that doesn’t fit perfectly is uncomfortable, inefficient for chewing, and can accelerate bone loss in your jaw. Home repairs almost guarantee a compromised fit.
What to Do When Your Dentures Break
If your dentures are broken, the best course of action is simple:
- Carefully collect all the pieces.
- Keep them moist (in water or a denture cleaning solution) to prevent warping.
- Call your North Canton dentist immediately.
At Christina Brinda DDS, we are a dentist who specialize in dentures and are equipped to handle all types of denture repairs quickly and safely. We understand that a broken denture can be distressing, and we’re here to provide the expert care you need.
If you’re looking for a dentist for dentures near me in North Canton, schedule an urgent appointment with Dr. Brinda and her team. Don’t risk your oral health let the professionals restore your smile safely and effectively.
📞 Call our North Canton office today at (330) 498-0668 to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Brinda is hands down the best dentist I’ve ever been to! My wife and I live in Michigan and we make the drive every year to go see her because she’s that good! Whether it’s going in for cleaning/whitening or taking care of a cavity, I always have a great experience going here. I’ve never really enjoyed going to the doctor for anything, but I can honestly say I enjoy coming here for my yearly checkups. Dr. Brinda is very knowledgeable and extremely professional, and she goes out of her way to make people feel welcome and cared for. Highly highly recommend!
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Dr. Brinda and her amazing office team are lovely; down to earth and outstandingly competent. Their main focus, I have no doubt from all of my visits, is their patient’s oral health. This team is professional and efficient, but also what we all want in a medical team of any sort, very knowledgeable. I truly appreciate all of the care and concern this office has offered me. This is truly a top notch team and one you can thoroughly entrust with your dental health. Thank you to you all.
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I personally was shadowing Dr. Brinda's office for my Dental Hygienist Program, and it was an amazing experience! Dr.Brinda and her wonderful team are constantly working to make sure things are sterilized, wiped down, and organized for your visit! There was nobody sitting around, but everyone was helping other people out! Staff at Dr. Brinda's office was respectful, sweet and supportive! Dr. Brinda personally took time with patients, and treated them like a person, not just a patient. She asked recurring patients about an update on their personal lives from the patients last visit, and it was amazing to see the patients smile when she remembered. Overall, from someone who saw behind the scenes of this office, I would gladly come there to visit just to see the amazing work they do. I highly recommend Dr. Brinda's Office!
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My oldest started at 1 1/2 - 2 years old and now is 16. All are very happy with Dr. Brinda as well as the staff. Very caring and always explain what is going on when performing dental work beyond basic cleanings. Great attention to detail.
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Dr. Brinda is friendly, caring and knowledgeable as are the staff. The atmosphere makes you feel at ease for any dental procedure.
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I normally don’t make recommendations or write testimonials for services rendered. I expect and demand the highest patient care for my hard earned buck, period. I have been a patient for several years. Her team of professionals are exceeding my expectations regarding knowledge, kindness, skills, patient care, and my well being. Beginning from the initial phone call to schedule an appointment, through all of the facets of dental care provided, and processing the insurance payment, each employee earns a five star on my every visit.
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The most friendly staff I have ever seen in a dentist office! Dr Brinda was super knowledgeable about some underlying health conditions and my pregnancy and was super through and cautious! Say bye bye to any anxiety from dentistry work at this office it’s feels welcoming and homey and very clean.
