Lost Your Dentures? 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 you lose a denture, contact your dental practice or denture provider promptly. Keep details of the appliance if available, including whether it was a full or partial denture and whether it contained special components.

What to know

Do not attempt to use an unsuitable appliance or make a temporary replacement yourself. Your clinician can discuss examination, replacement, impressions or digital records and any urgent options that may be available.

What your dental professional may consider

If the denture was recently made, your provider may have records that can help with assessment or reproduction, depending on the workflow and circumstances.

Practical points

If the denture is found after replacement treatment has started, ask the professional whether it should still be used.

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

This guide is for general information only and does not replace advice from a qualified dental professional. If you have severe pain, swelling, bleeding, difficulty breathing, or another urgent concern, seek appropriate dental or emergency care.