Denture Emergency Guide: What Should You Do?
About this guide
This guide is designed to help patients understand common questions about dentures in plain language. It is intended as general patient education and should be read alongside advice from the dental professional responsible for your care.
Overview
If your denture hurts, becomes suddenly loose, breaks, loses a tooth, or is lost, contact your dental practice or denture provider for advice. Do not assume that an online guide can determine the cause.
What to know
If it is broken, keep all pieces and avoid household glue. If it is painful or sharp, ask whether you should stop wearing it. If it is loose, avoid repeatedly increasing adhesive without assessment. If a tooth has fallen out, keep it for the professional to examine.
What your dental professional may consider
For severe pain, significant facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, major trauma, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or another serious emergency, seek appropriate urgent medical or dental care.
Practical points
Emergency services and urgent dental pathways vary by location. Your dentist or local urgent-care service can advise on the appropriate route.
When to seek professional advice
Contact a qualified dental professional if you have persistent pain, repeated sore areas, a denture that is consistently loose or unstable, a broken appliance, unexplained changes in your mouth, or concerns about eating or speaking. Do not attempt irreversible repairs or adjustments at home.
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Questions you can ask your dentist
What is the likely cause of my denture problem or concern?
What treatment options are appropriate for my individual circumstances?
What are the benefits, limitations and risks of each option?
What will the treatment and follow-up involve?
What should I do if the denture becomes painful, loose or damaged?
What cleaning and maintenance routine do you recommend for my particular denture?
Final reminder