Superglue and Denture Repairs
Hello Reader, I have been repairing dentures now for more years than I want to admit to.
The problem I have been confronted with, almost weekly, is the DO-IT-YOURSELF REPAIR. Please note, superglue will stick it together, but superglue is not the ideal material for repairing dentures! If I had £5 for every ruined denture that has been super glued, I would be a very rich person! Superglue is poisonous, not meant for internal use and if not set when placed back in the mouth may stick to oral tissues potentially causing a great deal of tissue damage when subsequently, being removed.
This procedure should not be advised as the mouth tissue is very sensitive and ulceration and burning can occur.
I am not trying to frighten you this material is not suitable for repair. Yes it will stick dentures together but if the pieces are not correctly aligned and this is Ia very skilful process the, denture may well be ruined.
So please leave such work to a dental technician or the CDT to undertake. Many aged denture has been ruined, by the use of superglue. You may start off attempting a simple repair yourself, this can lead to a major undertaking to try and correct. Those who self stick are being penny wise and pound foolish, leave this to highly skilled professionals. If you are reading this article please appreciate superglue is toxic when used in an oral environment.
If you are looking for a denture repair or replacement here are some points to bear in mind.
- 3 breaks- new denture
- Replacement dentures every 4-5 years.
- Checking annually could spot and solve an issue before it becomes a major event.
Please ring Nigel Towner CDT
01379 676560
For friendly quality advice and I can hopefully bring a new smile to your face. More advice on dental health will follow in the Diss Express with regular monthly articles to follow.
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